Director/Sr. Director, Global Strategy Development, Beverages - Princeton, NJ, or Europe

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Anticipate industry needs by leveraging market analysis, emerging trends, and deep consumer insights.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact growth areas to drive differentiation and competitive advantage.
• Strengthen market relevance through close alignment with global and regional stakeholders.
• Propose, support, and critically assess the technical soundness of strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities.
• Elevate internal and client-facing visibility of the Beverages category through effective tools and communication.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in the food, flavor, or ingredient industry, with a focus on commercial and/or strategic roles.
• Strong understanding of Beverages as a segment, including key sub-segments globally.
• Strong appreciation for flavor technology and the areas where dsm-firmenich can differentiate.
• Proven track record of data-driven decision-making in strategy development and execution.
• International experience and ability to thrive in a matrixed environment, collaborating with technical and business leaders.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Additional language skills beyond English.

Qualifications

• Formal educational qualifications are not explicitly specified, but extensive industry experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range of $176,300-$195,000, reflecting pay based on skills, experience, education, and location.
• Comprehensive total rewards package including annual incentive pay, retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs, and other benefits.
• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the Princeton, NJ office and the rest remote.