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4 weeks ago

Global Scent Category Leader - Fine Fragrance

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Job Summary

Lead the Fine Fragrance category within the Global Scent Unit by defining and driving the innovation vision and priorities. Use consumer insights, market intelligence, and olfactive trends to uncover opportunities, guide fragrance creation, and accelerate differentiation. Partner with Technical Development to build and prioritize the innovation pipeline, provide expert guidance on customer briefs, and manage and develop Innovation FDMs while mentoring and strengthening category capabilities.

Location: Paris

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Define and drive the innovation vision and priorities for the Fine Fragrance category.
•Translate consumer behavior, market dynamics, and olfactive trends into breakthrough fragrance strategies and innovation pipelines.
•Lead fragrance exploration, prototyping, and innovation programs using advanced creation methodologies and predictive tools.
•Partner with Technical Development to build and prioritize the innovation pipeline.
•Manage and develop an Innovation FDM, mentoring fragrance talent and strengthening category capabilities across the organization.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Unlimited Learning

Key Requirements

•Degree in Chemistry or a technical scientific background.
•10-15 years of successful experience in the Fine Fragrance category.
•Extensive experience leading and securing high-value global wins with key customers.
•Deep knowledge of global Fine Fragrance consumers, markets, and olfactive trends.
•Proven ability to influence innovation strategy and drive category growth.

Experience:10-15 yearsFine fragranceConsumer insightsInnovation

Education:

Skills:LeadershipCoachingCollaborationMentoringStrategic thinking

Languages:EnglishFrench

Company Brief

DSM

DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in food ingredients, nutrition, fragrances and beauty solutions, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich to provide sustainable, science-driven products and services across food, health and personal care industries.

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Established Company

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded: 2023

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