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Manager, Strategy & Transformation

On-site in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

dsm-firmenich

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On-site, Barcelona
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A university degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience in strategy, business transformation, program management, corporate development, or related fields.
  • Previous experience within a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
  • Experience leading complex initiatives and influencing stakeholders in international and matrixed organizations.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complexity into clear actions and decisions.
  • Curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and a passion for delivering measurable outcomes.

Nice to have

  • Ideally, experience within B2B industries such as specialty chemicals, nutrition, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or related sectors.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • The opportunity to contribute directly to the strategic direction of a global business.
  • Exposure to senior leaders and participation in high-impact transformation initiatives.
  • A dynamic environment where strategy, innovation, and execution come together to create meaningful business value.
  • The chance to collaborate across commercial, operational, innovation, and functional teams worldwide.
  • Growth opportunities that strengthen your expertise in strategy, transformation, governance, and leadership.
  • A science-led organization where curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning are encouraged.

The role

Job Title: Manager, Strategy & Transformation

Location: Barcelona (Spain)

Are you passionate about shaping strategy and turning ambitious goals into measurable business outcomes? As Manager, Strategy & Transformation, you will help drive the future direction of Health, Nutrition & Care by translating strategic priorities into actionable transformation programs. Working across functions, business units, and leadership teams, you will play a pivotal role in planning, governance, execution, and change management to accelerate growth and long-term value creation.

What you'll do

  • Support the development and refresh of business strategies by connecting priorities across Growth Platforms, Product Categories, Innovation, and functional teams.
  • Lead strategic transformation initiatives from analysis and solution design through implementation, adoption, and value realization.
  • Establish governance frameworks, milestones, performance measures, decision forums, and escalation processes for key initiatives.
  • Coordinate cross-functional dependencies, resource priorities, risks, and implementation sequencing to support successful delivery.
  • Prepare fact-based recommendations, insights, and decision materials for senior leadership and governance forums.
  • Drive strategic planning processes and leadership governance cadences, including long-range planning, business reviews, leadership meetings, and strategic events.
  • Support M&A and partnership strategy activities, including opportunity assessment, pipeline management, and alignment with business priorities.

Hiring process

Information about the recruitment process and next steps will be shared during the application journey.

About dsm-firmenich

dsm-firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich in 2023. The company creates ingredients, solutions, and technologies for the food, beverage, dietary supplements, personal care, and animal nutrition industries, operating in over 60 countries with a strong focus on science and innovation. With a workforce of around 30,000 employees, it is one of the largest companies in its sector, combining deep expertise in biosciences with a rich heritage in flavors and fragrances.

In Spain, dsm-firmenich has a significant presence with offices and production sites, including locations in Barcelona and Madrid, and offers a wide range of roles across digital, data, supply chain, and operations. The company is known for its collaborative and purpose-driven culture, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. For international professionals, dsm-firmenich provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles in Barcelona, a major European tech and business hub, and offers apprenticeships and development programs that can be attractive for those looking to build a career in a global life sciences company.

Industry
Nutrition and Life Sciences
Founded
2023
Employees
20,000–50,000
Headquarters
Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • dsm-firmenich is a global company with operations in over 100 countries, offering international career opportunities and a diverse work environment.
  • The company has a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, with many roles in digital, data, and AI, making it attractive for tech professionals.
  • Spain offices, particularly in Barcelona, are part of a major European business hub, with a high quality of life and a growing international community.
  • Many roles in Spain are open to English-speaking candidates, and the company supports professional development through apprenticeships and training programs.
  • The company's merger history provides a dynamic and evolving work culture, with opportunities to work on cross-functional and global projects.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

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.

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.

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