Manager, Strategy & Transformation

DSM-Firmenich AG; 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

Job Title

Manager, Strategy & Transformation

Location

Barcelona (Spain)

The role

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.

Your key 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.

We offer

• 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.

You bring

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Our application process

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

Inclusion, belonging 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.