Senior Director Strategy, S&T, P&B

Senior Director Strategy, S\u0026T, P\u0026B \nLocation: Flexible dsm-firmenich sites in Europe and Asia\n\nAccelerate long-term growth by bridging vision and execution, shaping enterprise strategy, and unlocking sustainable value. Provide clarity through structured analysis and scenario planning, translate priorities into actionable roadmaps, and lead high-impact initiatives that deliver results today while building for the future. Foster cross-functional alignment and become the strategic partner for the Head of RCB, acting as a go-to advisor across all topics, driving informed decisions and lasting impact.\n\nYour key responsibilities:\n\nImpact on Strategy \u0026 Contribution:\n\n * Contribute to strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and enterprise decision making frameworks that support long term value creation.\n * Support formulation and execution of strategic initiatives, including business growth, transformation programs, and capability building agendas.\n * Provide structured strategic analysis, scenario assessments, and synthesis to inform senior leadership decision making.\n * Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, ensuring clarity, alignment, and measurable outcomes across the organization.\n\n\n\nStrategic Planning \u0026 Roadmap Execution:\n\n * Lead the development and execution of the strategic roadmap, identifying and prioritizing new initiatives aligned with business objectives.\n * Ensure effective allocation of resources and monitor progress to deliver on key milestones.Project Leadership: \n\n\n * Oversee high-impact, cross-regional projects, balancing immediate business needs with long-term strategic priorities.\n * Champion best practices in project management to ensure timely and successful delivery.\n\n\n\nStakeholder Engagement: \n\n * Foster cross-functional collaboration, building alignment and shared ownership among diverse teams.\n * Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating strategy into actionable plans.\n\n\n\nWe offer:\n\n * Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen\n * A chance to impact millions of consumers every day \u2013 sustainability embedded in all we do\n * A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere \u2013 from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you\u2019ll work on what\u2019s next\n * Growth that keeps up with you \u2013 you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership\n * A culture that lifts you up \u2013 with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.\n\n\n\nYou bring:\n\n * 15 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, transformation, business leadership.\n * Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.\n * Strategic thinking and strong business acumen\n * Financial analysis, governance, and value tracking\n * Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influence skills\n * Change leadership, adaptability, and resilience\n\n\n\nOur recruitment process\n\nAre you interested in this role? Please, apply bu submitting your CV in English.\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich \nAt dsm-firmenich, 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\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement \nAt 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 \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of culture we\u2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.\n\nWe\u2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we\u2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we\u2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve.\n\nWe welcome candidates from all backgrounds \u2014 no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.\n\nAnd if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we\u2019re here to help \u2013 just let us know what you need, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to make it work.\n