Original Beschreibung
**Sr. Expert Innovation, Application & Formulation Medical Nutrition**
**Location:** **Kaiseraugst, Switzerland**
Hybrid
Medical nutrition is a high-priority field, driven by aging populations, chronic disease management, and increasing demand for specialized nutritional solutions.
At dsm-firmenich the Sr. Expert Innovation, Application & Formulation Medical Nutrition role bridges R&D, commercial, regulatory, and manufacturing functions to translate science into real-world solutions.
Operating within a complex and evolving regulatory landscape, requiring expertise in formulation, application, and compliance.
In this role you will play a key part in optimizing workflows, prioritizing and executing high-impact product developments. You will be streamlining processes and aligning innovation efforts with business objectives, you will enhance speed-to-market and drive sustainable growth in the medical nutrition segment.
**DEI Statement**
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
*As our Sr. Expert Innovation, Application & Formulation Medical Nutrition, you will play a pivotal role in advancing patient care and health outcomes.*
*Working with a passionate team, you will drive technical excellence, develop customer-centric solutions, and ensure seamless project execution.*
*This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of medical nutrition by leveraging a growing toolbox of nutritional ingredients and formats, delivering impactful solutions that improve patients' lives while strengthening our market position.*
**Your key responsibilities:**
* Lead by example by developing and optimizing customized nutritional premixes and medical products that align with customer needs, regulatory standards, and market trends.
* Ensure streamlined end-to-end processes across functions, from technical customer innovation briefs to impactful solutions.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (sales, marketing, regulatory, operations, supply, and global R&D teams) to proactively innovate, support business opportunities, and offer technical expertise.
* Oversee risk assessment of new raw materials and provide technical guidance on quality, regulatory, and customer-related matters.
* Manage key initiatives and projects, challenge the status quo, and drive continuous improvement in formulation and operational processes.
* Represent the organization as a technical expert, delivering presentations and engaging with customers across EMEA.
* With a high affinity for the lab, maintaining a strong on-site presence is needed to stay close to the application lab, ensuring hands-on involvement in tasting, smelling, and evaluating for optimal product development.
**We bring:**
* A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
* A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
* Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
* An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
* International environment in a dynamic growing affiliate and be part of a multi-cultural European team.
**You bring:**
* Proven project management experience in medical nutrition, with evidence of uniting and strengthening innovation, application and formulation expertise, ensuring team continuity and growth.
* Business acumen & growth mindset, with a strategic approach to prioritization, focusing on must-haves and guiding the team effectively.
* MSc or BSc in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
* 5+ years of experience in adult nutrition formulation (e.g., UHT, high-protein)
* Strong communicator & influencer, with excellent verbal and written English and change-driving ability.
* Solution-oriented & proactive, with strong time management and self-organization in a fast-paced environment.
* Team player in multicultural settings, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
* Regulatory & quality expertise in GMP and food safety systems. Experience with SAP/CRM
* Project management experience, ensuring smooth execution and implementation.
* Customer-focused, translating needs into tailored solutions.
* Experience in result management and documentation (MS Office incl. Excel, PowerPoint)
* Broad knowledge of dsm-firmenich Premix ingredients is a plus
**Equal opportunities commitment**
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.
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. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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