Fragrance Development Manager

Role : Fragrance Development Manager

Location- Mumbai

At dsm-firmenich we strive to achieve a world where you dont have to choose between taste texture or health - and can enjoy it all. Our innovative ingredients expertise and solutions bridge the gap between the delicious the nutritious and the sustainable.

In this role for you will be driving the successful development of innovative fragrance solutions that meet customer needs consumer preferences and business objectives. The role partners closely with perfumers sales teams and cross-functional stakeholders to lead fragrance development projects identify market and olfactive trends and deliver winning fragrances that strengthen customer relationships and support profitable business growth in the Haircare category.

At dsm-firmenich being a force for good is not optional. Diversity Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given belonging is a shared feeling authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Win/Defend business profitably by leading pro-active and reactive fragrance development projects of major size & strategic importance and by developing olfactive vision at regional level.
• Define drive implement and follow-up relevant action plans mobilizing FDMs perfumers and any other relevant functions ; be a solid partner to Perfumers and other stakeholders
• Master evaluation protocols.
• Ensure a testing plan is in place and executed to identify winning candidates integrating learnings into development process.
• Support sales effort interacting with clients building strategic working relationships contributing to impactful presentations to clients and acting as an olfactive advisor when required.
• Constantly develops in-depth market insights detect olfactive trends and needs for category and turns them into concrete fragrance solutions

We bring :

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected regardless of their background beliefs or identity.
• Opportunities to collaborate with world-class perfumers industry experts and global teams while shaping the future of fragrance innovation

You bring:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in fragrance development.
• Proven track record in the Beauty category with strong expertise in Haircare.
• Solid understanding of fragrance evaluation protocols and fragrance development processes.
• Strong consumer insight analysis and the ability to translate insights into fragrance thinking with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication presentation and organizational stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• A collaborative approach with a winning team for innovation market trends and creating consumer-centric fragrance experiences.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich we dont 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 its fragrance that helps you focus alternative meat thats 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 youre making a difference well make sure youre 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 Theyre essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ( further information please contact Kanika Maloo Talent Acquisition Partner ().

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 thats exactly the kind of culture were building. A place where opportunity is truly equal authenticity is celebrated and everyone has the chance to grow contribute and feel they belong.

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and were serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing were 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 were here to help just let us know what you need and well do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

Were managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If youre applying as an individual wed love to hear from you. Were not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role