Global Quality Ingredients, Senior Manager

Job title - Global Quality Ingredients, Senior Manager (78717)

Location – La Plaine, Geneva, Switzerland

Perfume and Beauty growth office department is recognized as perfumes, ingredients and innovation experts. Part of this unit, the global experts team search for a new member with competency to:

• Execute and own multiple quality expertise areas at a global level for the ingredient business, with a focus on perfumery ingredients.
• Provide expert support to quality teams and manage projects related to ingredient quality, process transfer, and innovation.
• Act as a global advisor for non-conformances, savings and ingredient strategy.
• Serve as a reference for ingredient specifications and facilitate knowledge sharing within plants and with external partners.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Quality Support: Support process transfer, outsourcing, and new raw material introduction.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects and deadlines, including analytical method alignments and manufacturing process optimization.
• Expertise in Perfumery Ingredients: Advise on perfumery ingredient specifications, analytical techniques, and manufacturing tolerances.
• Autonomy: Make high-level decisions in ingredient processes, drive initiatives, and act as the preferred point of contact for analytical and technical matters.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, affiliates, and cross-functional teams.
• Training & Coaching: Conduct training and coaching for peers and facilitate information sharing.

We offer:

• Highly motivated, professional and committed multicultural and interdisciplinary team.

• Opportunity to contribute to the success of our teams.
• Possibility to grow and develop your skills through our in-house training courses.
• Being a part of company shaping a strong legacy heritage through industrial innovations and cutting-edge technology.

You Bring:

• Intense knowledge in chemistry and perfumery raw materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in quality systems and analytical techniques.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and influence peers.
• Customer focus and strong learning abilities.
• Experience with LIMS and/or SAP is a plus.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.