Senior Strategy & Growth Architect

Symrise AG; Clichy; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG is seeking a Senior Manager Strategy & Corporate Development to shape and execute the group’s long-term strategic agenda. You will lead corporate strategy initiatives, transformation programs, and value creation projects across the Group, working closely with the Executive Board and senior leadership to drive measurable business outcomes.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, assessing growth opportunities, developing recommendations, and driving

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven track record in strategy, transformation, or corporate development.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs and engaging senior leadership.

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 leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive-level engagement

International exposure

Education

Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Symrise AG is seeking a Senior Manager Strategy & Corporate Development to shape and execute the group’s long-term strategic agenda. You will lead corporate strategy initiatives, transformation programs, and value creation projects across the Group, working closely with the Executive Board and senior leadership to drive measurable business outcomes.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, assessing growth opportunities, developing recommendations, and driving