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Associate Director Innovation, Beauty & Care

Firmenich

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Kaiseraugst, AG, Switzerland
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Associate Director Innovation, Beauty & Care

Location: Kaiseraugst (Basel), Switzerland

Shape the Future of Beauty & Care Innovation

Are you passionate about identifying emerging technologies, building strategic partnerships, and transforming new opportunities into business growth?

We are looking for a highly entrepreneurial Associate Director Innovation to lead one of our product segment's innovation portfolio strategy, technology scouting, and external innovation partnerships within the Beauty & Care business.

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of science, technology, business strategy, and customer needs, turning emerging trends and technologies into high-impact growth platforms that create long-term competitive advantage and sustainable business value.

Your Key Responsibilities

Drive Early Innovation Projects, Innovation Strategy and Portfolio Development

  • Own and continuously develop the innovation pipeline for the assigned product segment in close collaboration with Marketing and R&D.
  • Define innovation priorities and evaluate opportunities based on strategic, commercial, and technical criteria.
  • Build and manage a balanced portfolio of innovation projects from ideation through commercialization, recommending investment priorities to maximize business impact.

Scout Technologies and Build Growth Opportunities

  • Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and disruptive innovations relevant to the business.
  • Lead technology scouting efforts and monitor external innovation ecosystems to identify sources of competitive advantage.
  • Translate scientific, technological, and market insights into actionable growth opportunities.

Manage Strategic Partnerships and External Innovation

  • Establish and manage collaborations with technology providers, start-ups, academic institutions, suppliers, and industry partners.
  • Assess and support strategic partnerships and external innovation opportunities, including venture, licensing, and M&A activities.
  • Develop business cases and investment proposals to support senior leadership decision-making.

Influence Across the Organisation

  • Lead cross-functional innovation initiatives involving stakeholders across R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Operations, Procurement, and senior leadership.
  • Align stakeholders and drive decisions in complex environments without formal authority.
  • Present portfolio strategies and investment recommendations to senior management while acting as a trusted advisor on innovation and growth opportunities.

We Offer

  • Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
  • A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
  • A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you-ll work on what-s next
  • Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
  • A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
  • A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry or a related field; a PhD is an advantage.
  • Strong experience in innovation, business development, R&D, technology scouting, or strategic partnerships within Personal Care.
  • Proven track record in evaluating technologies, managing strategic partnerships, and developing innovation portfolios.
  • Experience in cosmetic ingredient discovery and qualification process.
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and the ability to translate ideas into business impact.
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and navigate complexity in ambiguous environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Fluent in English, additional languages are an advantage.

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.

If interested, please apply with yournresume in English

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

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-re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we-re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we-re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

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.

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