Trainee SSU FDM

Job Title : Scent Unit Fine Fragrance Manager Innovation Trainee \nNeuilly-sur-Seine, France \nOn-Site \nCL/C-Level : Bac + 4 / Master Level\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity \u0026 Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers \u0026 Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.\n\n* * *\n\nThe elevator pitch of the role\n\nStep into the world of olfactive innovation with dsm\u2011firmenich as a Fine Fragrance Manager Innovation Trainee in our Scent Unit, a team fully dedicated to shaping the future of perfumery. During this 6\u2011month internship, you will support your mentor in developing breakthrough Fine Fragrance olfactive concepts, explore new creative directions, and contribute to global innovation projects. If you are passionate about perfumery, science, and creativity\u2014and eager to grow fast in a high\u2011energy, multicultural environment\u2014this experience is designed for you.\n\n* * *\n\nYour key responsibilities\n\nWithin a team of experts based in Neuilly (France), you will play an active role in the Scent Unit\u2019s innovation activities and support Fine Fragrance Managers in pioneering new olfactive territories:\n\n * Assist your mentor in the development of innovative Fine Fragrance olfactive concepts\n * Participate in the processing and analysis of fragrance briefs\n * Support fragrance evaluations and expert review committees across categories\n * Deepen your understanding of market\u2011leading Fine Fragrances and industry benchmarks\n * Contribute to scientific and innovation projects with R\u0026D teams (test setup, tracking, sensory panel evaluations, etc.)\n * Take ownership of selected innovation projects within the global Scent Unit pipeline\n * Collaborate with international teams and contribute to globally driven initiatives\n\n\n\n* * *\n\nWe offer\n\n * A hands\u2011on learning experience in a caring, dynamic environment designed to accelerate your skills\n * Immersion in Fine Fragrance innovation, evaluation, and creation enabling you to build deep market and olfactive knowledge\n * A multicultural workplace with exposure to global teams and international projects\n * A science\u2011driven company powered by cutting\u2011edge research and creativity\u2014from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game\u2011changers\n * A flexible, empowering environment where curiosity, growth, and initiative are strongly encouraged\n\n\n\n* * *\n\nYou bring\n\n * A Master\u2019s degree in Perfumery or Chemistry or Agronomie (ISIPCA, FESAPCA, ESP, ARPAC, ICAP, AgroParisTech\u2026)\n * A strong interest in Fine Fragrance, olfactive innovation, chemistry and AI.\n * Curiosity, creativity, and a proactive mindset\n * A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively across teams and functions\n * Rigor, organization, and attention to detail\n * Fluent English is mandatory for this global role\n\n\n\n* * *\n\nAbout dsm\u2011firmenich\n\nAt dsm\u2011firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 we go beyond them. \nJoin our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.\n\nFrom elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions \u2013 every single day. Whether it\u2019s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that\u2019s 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.\n\nAnd while you\u2019re making a difference, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re 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\u2019re essential to our future.\n\nBecause real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.\n