Job Title: Sr. Fragrance Development Manager, Regional Consumer Brands, Perfumery&Beauty
Work Location: Dubai, UAE
Are you a fragrance enthusiast looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the forefront of fragrance innovation You will be responsible for driving the fragrance development for the AMET Region for the Beauty Category. You will collaborate with perfumers and cross-functional teams to shape the future of fragrance, and work closely with category leaders, strategic marketing, and consumer insights partners to develop cutting-edge technology collections and innovation strategies. Join our team and help us create the next generation of fragrance products!
Key Responsibilities
- Manage proactive and reactive fragrance development to meet client briefs and generate business
- Develop olfactive vision and fragrance solutions to gain, defend, and revitalize business for brands/categories
- Identify and execute business opportunities proactively
- Guide and partner with perfumers to create innovative fragrance collections
- Stay up to date with market trends and consumer insights to turn them into concrete fragrance solutions
- Lead regional and international projects and initiatives
- Build organizational capability by training assistant Fragrance Development Managers and sustaining talent pipeline
We bring
- A collaborative and high-performance work environment where teams work together to bring progress to life and create a better future
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
- Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
You bring
- Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of experience in fragrance evaluation in beauty care will be a plus (complexity, importance of assigned customers and product categories, as well as successful track record will be the differentiator)
- Education: Master's Degree in Perfumery (ISIPCA, ESP, or equivalent) or equivalent degree
- Languages: Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus but not mandatory)
- Strategic creative thinking and commercial acumen
- Strong networking, communication, and presentation skills
- Proven management skills
- Insights driven fragrance development skills
- Strong team spirit
About Dsm-firmenich
At 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.
Our Application Process
Interested in this position Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Maria Roman, Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([Confidential Information]).
Inclusion, Belonging And Equal Opportunity Statement
At 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 and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency Statement
We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
