Principal Scientist

In this role, you will shape and execute the scientific strategy in Animal Health for the ANH division of dsm-firmenich, working closely with scientific peers as well as representatives of Marketing and Portfolio Management. You will integrate novel technologies into animal nutrition, develop science-based product strategies, and translate mechanistic insights into practical solutions—while keeping ethics and customers’ interests at the center. The role offers flexibility in where you are based, provided you are able to travel as required.

Your key responsibilities

• Define and implement the Animal Health scientific strategy for monogastric animals, in line with marketing and sales strategy in this space.
• Lead scientific competence and technical development, and play a pivotal role in the training and mentoring of other scientists in your field of expertise.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration by sharing knowledge and expertise with internal stakeholders (fellow scientists, Precision services, sustainability), promoting best practices, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Act as scientific lead in R&D projects, in close collaboration with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure scientific excellence and translational relevance.
• Support the existing products and services portfolio through interaction with marketing and sales teams, scientific communities, customers, and key opinion leaders.
• Enhance the scientific visibility of dsm-firmenich through publication in international peer-reviewed journals and participation in international events.

We offer

• A truly international mindset and culture, where global and regional activities are tightly linked.
• A dynamic environment where ambition can flourish, where opportunities are given and where good performance gets recognized.
• A strong scientific environment, with a thorough network of partners and solid internal resources, all aiming at providing new innovative solutions to customers.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is core to strategy and purpose.

You bring

• Globally recognized expertise in the field of Poultry Health/Veterinary Science (Swine experience is an advantage).
• Hands-on experience in developing and testing animal health products, including veterinary pharmaceuticals and/or feed additives.
• A solid scientific network of potential partners and collaborators that could be mobilized to answer R&D and marketing demands.
• A strong “can-do” attitude, with the ability to challenge the status quo and to offer new ideas, new approaches, new value propositions, and to contribute to their execution.
• A solid understanding of animal agriculture, its challenges and opportunities, and a vision for how science can help address these.
• A highly collaborative attitude with the ability to operate within multiple teams as well as independently, and to take initiative within agreed responsibilities.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel.
• Veterinarian or PhD level preferred, with at least 8 years of experience in the field.

About Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH)

ANH is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients—driven by its purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible.