Development Manager

Fragrance Development Manager, Perfumery & BeautyAs a Fragrance Development Manager, Perfumery & Beauty, you'll drive mutual success by developing winning fragrance solutions for global brands. With your expertise in Beauty Consumer Goods evaluation, you'll partner closely with our global perfumer network. Consumer insight data, creative inspiration, and strategic thinking will strengthen the collaborative partnership with all key stakeholders. With your growth mindset, leadership and evaluation expertise, you'll develop and drive olfactive strategies, lead client presentations, influence key decisions and deliver on key growth opportunities.Your Key Responsibilities:Recommend and defend submissions with deep olfactive and brand knowledgePartner, support and guide perfumers with precise feedback, olfactive strategy, consumer insights and brand knowledgeLead key fragrance development projects from brief to win, managing timing, quality, and team collaborationUtilize cutting-edge marketing, consumer insights, and innovation tools to support and strengthen proactive and reactive briefsSupport and execute the category strategy with key stakeholders across multiple functions; collaborate across multiple functions to lead client presentationsPartner with the commercial team to define and drive development strategies that align with account ambitionsWe Bring:An opportunity to be part of a team that is on the cutting edge of the fragrance industry, continuously pushing the limitsA space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindsetBarrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identityAn eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better futureA vibrant, creative atmosphere where innovation in fragrance is celebratedEmpowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standardsYou Bring:2-5 years of experience in fragrance development in the beauty categories of skin cleansing, hair care, deodorants and/or bar soapStrong track record of project wins and successful olfactive recommendationsExpertise in both olfactive structure and brand/market positioningProven Leadership, communication, teamwork and project management skillsConsumer Insight analysis experience is a benefitPassion for fragrance, curiosity and a growth mindset requiredBachelor's degree requiredThe salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $110,000-$135,000. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.About dsm-firmenichAt dsm-firmenich, we don't 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 it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's 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 you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're 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're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.