Global Strategy & Transformation Lead

dsm-firmenich; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to senior leaders

Global cross-functional collaboration

Growth and leadership development

Science-led, innovation-driven culture

Job summary

DSM-Firmenich AG in Barcelona seeks a Manager, Strategy & Transformation to translate strategic priorities into actionable programs and to drive governance, planning, and change management across the organization. You will work with senior leadership to accelerate growth and create long-term value.

The role spans across Growth Platforms, Product Categories, and Innovation, and includes M&A and partnership strategy activities to align with business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ideally, experience within B2B industries such as specialty chemicals, nutrition, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or related sectors.
• Curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and a passion for delivering measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategy experience

Transformation program mgmt

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

B2B industry knowledge

Curiosity & accountability

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

DSM-Firmenich AG in Barcelona seeks a Manager, Strategy & Transformation to translate strategic priorities into actionable programs and to drive governance, planning, and change management across the organization. You will work with senior leadership to accelerate growth and create long-term value.

The role spans across Growth Platforms, Product Categories, and Innovation, and includes M&A and partnership strategy activities to align with business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.