Senior Manager Digital Innovation

<p>Job Title: Senior Manager Digital Innovation</p> <p>City, Country: Geneva, Switzerland / Barcelona, Spain / Amsterdam, Netherlands</p> <p>Hybrid/Remote/On Site: Hybrid</p> <p> </p> <p>We are on the lookout for a "Senior Manager Digital Innovation" to drive the digital transformation of our business. In an era where technology evolves at lightning speed, your role will be pivotal in defining how emerging technologies will change our company. You will work across all business units and functions, with senior stakeholders, strategizing innovative concepts and building new ventures to grow our business and make it more efficient.</p> <p>You will oversee a digital innovation portfolio, test driving cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, Quantum Computing, Robotics and Spatial Computing to enable the discovery of new molecules, develop innovative business models, and deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences. In this role within the Architecture &amp; Innovation department, you will be reporting directly to the Head of Technology Innovation &amp; Scouting, offering strategic advice to the Chief Digital &amp; Information Officer.</p> <p> </p> <p>At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers &amp; Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.</p> <p> </p> <p>Your Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Innovation Strategy Development - Lead the creation of a comprehensive strategy that infuses emerging digital technologies with the company’s objectives.</li> <li>Technology Scouting - Systematically studying emerging digital technologies, assessing their capabilities, potential impacts, and limitations, and determining their applicability and value in different contexts, including industry-specific needs, market trends, and alignment with strategic goals.</li> <li>Partnership Development &amp; Venturing - Build strategic partnerships and alliances, aimed at bringing the outside in perspective and driving technological advancements.</li> <li>Technology Experimentation, Growth Hacking &amp; Rapid Prototyping – Confirm business and technical feasibility of emerging technologies through experimentation and rapid prototyping. Pilot ideas at an early stage and scale the ones demonstrating promising results, while closely tracking their impact and value.</li> </ul> <p><br/> We Bring:</p> <ul> <li>A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers</li> <li>The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose</li> <li>A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome</li> <li>Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity</li> <li>A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future</li> </ul> <p><br/> You bring:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in digital transformation and innovation, including creation of strategies and tactics to identify pain points, challenges, and opportunities.</li> <li>Proven ability to bridge the gap between strategy and execution with a strong business and strategic acumen driving tangible business value.</li> <li>At least 10 years of experience in a technology, business, or innovation leadership role</li> <li>Fluency with emerging technologies and industry trends</li> <li>Experience in consumer, FMCG, health, nutrition, pharmaceutical, flavors or other similar sectors</li> <li>Ability to communicate in a clear and effective way, build trusted relationships, and engage and influence senior stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to lead projects and cross functional teams</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The application process:<br/> Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Mimi Phommachak, Recruiter (mimi.phommachak@dsm-firmenich.com)</p> <p> </p> <p>Equal opportunities commitment:</p> <p>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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.<br/> dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Emplo