Senior Director of Innovation & Science, Dietary Supplements / Senior Directoress of Innovation & Science, Dietary Supplements

Join dsm-firmenich as Senior Director Innovation & Science, Dietary Supplements

Lead the end-to-end innovation agenda for our Dietary Supplements segment. Based in Kaiseraugst, you will guide a team of six experts, drive a high-impact innovation pipeline, and oversee preclinical and clinical studies as well as scientific experimentation. You will translate breakthrough science into compelling concepts and claims, support advocacy efforts, and partner with commercial teams to successfully bring innovations to market.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Govern and steer the innovation pipeline, ensuring effective project management of all innovation initiatives in line with stage-gate principles.
• Lead research and scientific creation by collaborating with internal laboratories and external partners; work closely with Marketing to translate science into compelling, consumer-relevant messages.
• Shape strategy as a key partner to the Marketing Segment Lead, co-designing the innovation pipeline and growth plans; engage with regions to capture needs and identify opportunities for value creation.
• Drive external engagement with customers and research partners, providing strong technical and scientific support to enable activation and business development.
• Lead and develop the team of scientists and innovation managers, fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects and drive the innovation pipeline.

We Offer

• Unique career paths across health & nutrition - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A science-led company, with 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.

You Bring

• A strong sense of accountability with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach — you take initiative, voice your perspective, and drive execution with focus on what truly matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• Proven people-leadership capabilities, with at least 10 years of experience in a comparable health & nutrition role.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen, grounded in a PhD degree in Science and the ability to translate customer and regional needs into scientific projects and workplans.
• Deep understanding of the Dietary Supplements market, its trends, and how to build a compelling right-to-win grounded in scientific and technical differentiation.

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.

Apply Online

To join our team, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

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.