Expert Formulations (Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition) HNC EMEA

As a formulator you play a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation within the EMEA premix business for early‑life nutrition and medical nutrition. You are responsible for delivering technically robust and commercially impactful solutions by leading the development and optimization of premix formulations aligned with strategic segment priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update formulas, guide integration of new raw materials, and perform day‑to‑day formulation tasks while driving proactive innovation for new project concepts.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including global innovation teams, regulatory, operations, and sustainability, to ensure alignment across science, operations, and commercial priorities.
• Partner closely with sales and marketing teams to support key accounts and projects, offering technical expertise and contributing to business opportunities.
• Maintain broad strategic insight into innovation agendas, health benefit platforms, ingredient strategies, and competitive landscapes to connect technical solutions with market needs.
• Deliver presentations on formulation and application topics across the region and communicate effectively with diverse teams and customers.
• Review and sign off customer specifications in collaboration with Compliance and QA teams.

Benefits

• The chance to impact millions of consumers daily, with sustainability at the heart of what we do.
• Growth that matches your ambition in an industry‑leading company that develops expertise and leadership.
• A collaborative culture where teams share wins and lift each other up.
• A community where your voice matters and drives how we serve customers best.
• Exposure to diverse markets across EMEA, shaping products for different cultures and consumer needs.
• Shape dietary supplement innovations that meet diverse regulatory and market landscapes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree or higher in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field.
• Experience with product solutions preferably associated with early‑life nutrition and medical nutrition customer base.
• Experience with SAP systems.
• Solid understanding of development and product commercialization within health, nutrition, or food industries.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into scalable, customer‑ready solutions.

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.

Application Process

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DEI 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 FAIR and inclusive. 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.

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.