Senior Fragrance Development Manager
6 days ago
Job title – Senior Fragrance Development Manager
Location – Singapore
Senior Fragrance Development Manager driving business success by proactively developing fragrances, answering olfactive briefs contributing to category olfactive strategy across key Beauty & Fine Fragrance segments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Win business by managing proactive and reactive fragrance development in response to client briefs.
- Support sales efforts through olfactive presentations and olfactive brand servicing.
- Gain, defend, and revitalize business by developing an olfactive vision for brands and categories (typically at local or regional levels) and creating tailored fragrance solutions.
- Understand clients' key brands (history and current) cross-category, from both marketing and olfactive perspectives, and seek synergies with the working category.
- Build strong networks and partnerships with FDMs, Perfumers, Sales, CI, and Marketing teams.
- Evaluate fragrance development and contribute to building collections.
- Guide perfumers during development to align with strategic goals.
- Recommend submissions that meet brief parameters and category objectives.
- Lead key international/regional/local projects and participate in expert panels across categories.
- Detect olfactive trends and category needs using marketing insights and consumer data analysis, turning them into actionable fragrance solutions.
- Participate in defining and executing category strategies by collaborating across functions (CMS, applied research, MR, perfumers, and sales).
- Maintain deep and evolving knowledge of market products in all categories.
- Analyze and decode consumer data to identify emerging trends.
- Leverage insights to create impactful and innovative fragrance solutions.
- Build organizational capability by training and mentoring Assistant FDMs, sustaining a strong talent pipeline.
- Lead proactive initiatives to enhance team efficiency and capability.
- Improve operational efficiency and drive sales by effectively utilizing and promoting fragrance collections.
We bring:
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
You bring:
- Minimum 10 years experience in fragrance evaluation
- A strong track record in developing winning fragrances in SEAJK region and in-depth olfactive knowledge of Beauty & Fine Fragrance market dynamic in the region.
At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
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.
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