Head of Premix & Ingredients Commercial Strategy / Head of Premix & Ingredients Commercial Strategy (Feminine)

Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Format: Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Job Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of our global Premix business? In this strategic leadership role, you will drive pricing, margin, and portfolio performance, influence enterprise-wide decisions, and unlock value across our global network. Combining strong business acumen, commercial insight, analytics, and leadership, you will transform opportunities into results and deliver lasting business impact.

This position is part of the Solutions business (SolCo) within Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). It represents one of two standalone entities to be created from ANH as part of the divestment to CVC Capital.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global commercial strategy and performance steering of the Premix portfolio, driving sustainable value creation and profitability.
• Own global pricing governance, reference pricing, and margin management to strengthen commercial discipline and reduce value leakage.
• Act as the global arbitrator between Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance to optimize value across the network.
• Drive portfolio optimization and strategic decision-making through advanced analytics, performance transparency, and AI-enabled insights.
• Optimize the commercial performance of Strategic Ingredients by balancing sourcing, allocation, internal use, and resale opportunities.
• Influence a global team while fostering cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

We Offer

• A highly strategic global leadership role with a direct impact on business performance and value creation.
• The opportunity to shape the future of a standalone SolCo business.
• Exposure to senior leadership and participation in essential business and portfolio decisions.
• A collaborative, international environment where your ideas and expertise matter.
• Career growth opportunities across businesses, functions, and geographies.
• The support of a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and sustainable progress.

You Bring

• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in pricing, portfolio management, business performance, and value optimization.
• The ability to translate complex data into actionable business decisions and strategic recommendations.
• A deep understanding of margin management, supplier economics, and value chain dynamics.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead across functions, cultures, and regions.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a focus on collaboration, change, and continuous improvement.
• A master's degree or equivalent and extensive experience in commercial performance management, strategy, pricing, or portfolio leadership.

Application Process

If you are interested in this position, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Solution Company

SolCo is built as a customer-focused, innovation-driven solutions company dedicated entirely to animal nutrition. It brings together products, services, data, and expertise into one integrated offering, helping customers improve performance, manage complexity, and make more sustainable choices. What sets SolCo apart is its strong regional presence and close connection to customers. With teams embedded in local markets, SolCo works side by side with customers to understand their needs and respond with practical, science-based solutions that make a real difference on farm and across production systems. Together, we make it possible.

Commitment to Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

At SolCo, we believe being a force for good starts with how 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 are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. If you have a disability or need support, please let us know how we can assist you through the application process.

Agency Statement

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