**Associate Director Global Innovation HNC Ingredient Platforms** **Location:** Flexible Company within North America (Dartmouth, Canada, Columbia, MD, Arcadia, WI) **Place of Work:** Hybrid We know the importance of good nutrition and ways to stay healthy and so do you. We have a vacancy in our HNC Ingredient Platforms innovation team for **Associate Director Global Innovation HNC** . We need a dynamic and visionary candidate who will shape and develop the nutritional lipids innovation portfolio, in close alignment with the Marketing Segment Leads, Product Management team and customers. Join our team and **bring progress to life** with our customers. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities** + You will have end-to-end leadership & accountability for the lipid Innovation pipeline for the HNC business group and be accountable for the delivery of the lipids ingredient platform launch pipeline from ideation to customer engagement & market launch + Scope clearly defined innovation projects within the ingredient platform and bring them to the Innovation Team for review and provide project updates + Collaborate with R&D centers to establish a strong scientific foundation for assigned projects, translating existing science on our products and ingredients into appealing and attractive claims that can be used towards customers and consumers + Drive and manage cross-functional teams including Marketing, Regulatory, Product Management and Operations to deliver projects until launch + Inspire internal & external stakeholders by bringing new ideas, staying up to date with latest scientific and technological trends, and communicating about projects and science in an accessible way + Manage external engagement with partners and customers to understand their strategic pipeline needs and to make sure the lipids ingredient platform pipeline is aligned to our customer’s needs. Frequently work with external partners (academic or private companies) to deliver on pipeline deliverables. This position is eligible for the dsm-firmenich Hybrid Working model, spending 2-3 days per week in the company office and the balance of the week in a home office. **We bring** + A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers, in a category of one + A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset + The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose + A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome + Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity + A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things + An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future **You bring** + Minimum 7 years of experience in the Nutrition & Life Sciences industry, with at least years of experience in Innovation Management and/or R&D required + Minimum 5 years of experience in the lipids industry required + Proven capability to work transversally and independently and deliver product launches and exercise business impact with a strong network in the lipids space + Proven people management skills along with excellent communication & problem-solving skills + Strong project management skills and good understanding of project management processes + Master’s degree in a technical discipline required **Our recruitment process** Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by **February 24, 2025** . **About dsm-firmenich** As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 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