Fragrance Development Manager

Job title \u2013 FDM, P\u0026B \n \nLocation \u2013 Istanbul (Vadi Istanbul office), Turkiye \n \nJob Model \u2013 Hybrid \n \nAs a Fragrance Development Manager, you\u2019ll drive mutual success by developing winning fragrances for our clients\u2019 brands. You\u2019ll be a guided partner to Fragrance perfumers, offering consumer trends, creative inspirations, and strategic ideas. With a growth mindset, leadership, and expertise in Fragrance evaluation, you\u2019ll shape olfactive strategies and lead client presentations for a dynamic and rewarding career. \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 to not only benefit our People, Customers \u0026 Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. \n \nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Develop winning fragrances that spells success for dsm-firmenich and our clients\u0027 brands\n * Understand market leaders, trends, and client needs.\n * Master technical skills, including creation tools, sustainability, and regulations.\n * Manage projects, collaborate with teams, and contribute to strategic planning.\n * Pass evaluations and final assessment while building a perfumery library.\n * Develop proactive collections and conduct olfactory analysis of new launches.\n\n\n\nWe bring\n\n * A collaborative and high-performance work environment where teams work together to bring progress to life and create a better future\n * The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose\n * Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment\n * A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome\n * A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally\n * A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset\n\n\n\nYou bring\n\n * Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of experience in fragrance evaluation in home and beauty care\n * Relevant university degree in chemistry\n * Fluent in professional English with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)\n * Strong olfactive knowledge, including iconic \u0026 archetype fragrances and raw materials\n * Creative and analytical thinking with a passion for fragrance development\n * Strong networking, communication, and presentation skills \n \n\n\n\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 we go beyond them.\n\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\n\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\nAgency statement\n\nWe\u2019re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you\u2019re applying as an individual, we\u2019d love to hear from you. We\u2019re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.\n