Senior Manager, Business Development & Marketing North America - West Coast

dsm-firmenich; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich AG is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development & Marketing for North America Nutrition & Care, located in the US West Coast home office. The role translates global strategies into regional growth, shaping campaigns for dietary supplements and health brands across North America.

You will drive market opportunities, collaborate across Sales, Regulatory, Science, and Operations, and build a robust pipeline for new product launches and CDMO partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of B2B business development and marketing experience required; ideally this experience is within dietary supplements, consumer health, nutrition, or related industries.
• Experience developing and executing successful product marketing and growth strategies.
• Strong understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and commercial drivers within health and wellness markets along with strong analytical and business acumen, with the ability to translate insights into actionable growth opportunities.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions, including Sales, Regulatory, Science, Technical, Operations, and Finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Translate global HNC Taste strategies into impactful regional marketing and business development initiatives across North America.
• Develop and execute growth plans based on market opportunities, emerging trends, and customer needs.
• Define and strengthen the value proposition of our HNC Taste Solutions portfolio across the Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceutical, Medical Nutrition, and Early Life Nutrition segments.
• Partner closely with Sales teams to identify new business opportunities, support customer innovation projects, and accelerate commercial growth.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of growth initiatives, including new product launches, line extensions, and solution concepts.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies targeting health and wellness brands and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).

Skills

B2B business development

Marketing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

Senior Manager, Business Development & Marketing - North America Nutrition & Care Location: US Home Office West Coast At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them. Join our Health, Nutrition & Care (HNC) business and help bring progress to life by shaping how innovative taste solutions support health and wellness brands across North America. As Senior Manager, Business Development & Marketing, you will play a key role in translating global strategy into regional growth initiatives, connecting market insights, customer needs, and innovation to create meaningful business impact across Adult Nutrition, focusing on dietary supplements. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded business development professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and customer engagement.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Translate global HNC Taste strategies into impactful regional marketing and business development initiatives across North America.
• Develop and execute growth plans based on market opportunities, emerging trends, and customer needs.
• Define and strengthen the value proposition of our HNC Taste Solutions portfolio across the Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceutical, Medical Nutrition, and Early Life Nutrition segments.
• Partner closely with Sales teams to identify new business opportunities, support customer innovation projects, and accelerate commercial growth.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of growth initiatives, including new product launches, line extensions, and solution concepts.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies targeting health and wellness brands and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).
• Support the successful launch of new solutions and concepts, driving adoption and commercial impact.
• Monitor competitive activity, consumer trends, and category developments to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth.
• Collaborate with Communications, Sales, Regulatory, Science, Technical and other cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing programs and customer value.
• Salary $132,000 - $150,000.
• This role will involve travel up to 40% of the time within the US and Canada.

We Bring

• Opportunities to influence business growth through strategic marketing and customer-focused innovation.
• A collaborative environment where science, creativity, and commercial excellence come together.
• A culture that encourages curiosity, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Empowerment to take ownership, drive initiatives, and make a meaningful impact.
• The opportunity to work with diverse teams and customers across a dynamic and growing market in a workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives.

You Bring

• Minimum of 8 years of B2B business development and marketing experience required; ideally this experience is within dietary supplements, consumer health, nutrition, or related industries.
• Experience developing and executing successful product marketing and growth strategies.
• Strong understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and commercial drivers within health and wellness markets along with strong analytical and business acumen, with the ability to translate insights into actionable growth opportunities.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions, including Sales, Regulatory, Science, Technical, Operations, and Finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.

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.

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.