Director/Sr. Director, Global Strategy Development, Beverages

Director/Sr. Director, Global Strategy Development, Beverages

Location: Princeton, NJ, US or Brussels, Belgium; Delft, Netherlands; Sharnbrook, UK

Place of Work: Hybrid

With a global impact across numerous functions, this is an opportunity to set the future beverages strategy across major sub-segments. Focus will be on working with the innovation, commercial, and operations teams to set and guide the execution of the next strategic cycle. Collaborating with the creation, regulatory, sustainability, and consumer insights teams, you will design the path to a regionally relevant, consumer-centric TASTE portfolio and industry-differentiating tools. Part of a newly reorganized team, this is also a moment to shape the role as part of the larger dsm-firmenich organization.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Where to play: Anticipate industry needs by leveraging market analysis, emerging trends, and deep consumer insights
• How to win: Identify and prioritize high-impact growth areas to drive differentiation and competitive advantage
• Route to market: Strengthen market relevance through close alignment with global and regional stakeholders
• M&A: Propose, support, and critically assess the technical soundness of strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities
• Knowledge transfer: Elevate internal and client-facing visibility of the Beverages category through effective tools and communication

The location for this position can be flexible within the following sites: Princeton, NJ, US; Brussels, Belgium; Delft, Netherlands; Sharnbrook, UK.

This position is eligible for the dsm-firmenich Hybrid Working model, spending 3 days per week in the Princeton, NJ office and the balance of the work week in a home office.

We Bring:

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and food science to drive progress
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change

You Bring:

• 15+ years of experience in the food, flavor, or ingredient industry, with a focus on commercial and/or strategic roles
• Strong understanding of Beverages as a segment, including key sub-segments globally
• Strong appreciation for flavor technology and the unique areas where dsm-firmenich can differentiate
• Proven track record of data-driven decision-making in strategy development and execution
• International experience and ability to thrive in a matrixed environment, collaborating with both technical and business leaders
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $176,300-$195,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.

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 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.