Senior Strategy & Corporate Development Lead

Symrise AG; Rennes; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in Rennes, France, is seeking a Senior Manager Strategy & Corporate Development to shape and execute long-term strategic initiatives across the group. You will work closely with the Executive Board to lead strategy projects, transformation programs, and key value creation efforts across regions and functions.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, assessing growth opportunities, M&A options, and portfolio decisions, while establishing governance, KPIs, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in strategy, transformation, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate strategy process, including market, competitor, and scenario analysis.
• Develop strategic recommendations and growth initiatives for senior leadership.
• Assess business opportunities, partnerships, portfolio decisions, and M&A opportunities.
• Drive transformation, profitability, and performance improvement programs.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and implementation roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage key stakeholders across the organization.
• Support Executive Board reviews, strategic workshops, and decision-making processes.
• Build and continuously improve strategy and transformation capabilities across the Group.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Corporate strategy

Transformation programs

M&A

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Fluent English

Willingness to travel

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Symrise AG in Rennes, France, is seeking a Senior Manager Strategy & Corporate Development to shape and execute long-term strategic initiatives across the group. You will work closely with the Executive Board to lead strategy projects, transformation programs, and key value creation efforts across regions and functions.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, assessing growth opportunities, M&A options, and portfolio decisions, while establishing governance, KPIs, and