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Job Title: Senior Scientist, HNC Regional Science GC

City, Country: Shanghai, China

Hybrid/Remote/On Site: Hybrid

This regional Senior Scientist will be responsible for projects that address the nutritional needs in the Greater China (GC) region and developing tools and science-based communication materials that effectively impact those needs. The individual will interact with a variety of internal stakeholders including those in early life nutrition (ELN), gut health, dietary supplement (DS), and Market Ready Solution (MRS) as well as marketing and communication. This individual must be able to function well on cross-functional teams and within a matrixed, international organization.

DEI Statement

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Assists the development of nutrition science and communication strategies in order to support market development and sales of core products and other ingredients. Executes strategies in developing scientific and nutritional asset for dietary pattern and public health issues in the GC region.

• Leads developing communication tools such as scientific brochure and dataset to support launch and marketing development for health benefit areas of core products (vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs)), other nutritional ingredients and DS/MRS solutions in GC. Works in coordination with Global STA, Legal and Regulatory teams on substantiation of claims and advocacy efforts in order to accelerate regulatory approval.

• Reviews progress against goals, defines further activities, and ensures implementation. Partners with internal customers to set direction, priorities, resource allocations, milestones, and timeframes on project activities.

• Assists Head of STA GC in ensuring scientific accuracy and quality of internal and external communications including social media, PR and trade releases, position papers, presentations to customers and presentations at professional meetings.

• Addresses consumers’ nutritional needs necessary to convince customer with solid scientific rationale for new and existing products and provide recommendations.

• Guides direction of future scientific advocacy by suggesting nutritional science needs and new studies that can lead to further expansion of the value-added services the business can deliver through health benefit solutions.

We bring

• A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive put dsm-firmenich internally and externally on the map and elevate the reputation.

• An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change, transformation and progress

• A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;

• A drive to live up to and role model our new values “shape the future”, “own the outcome”, “be a force for good”

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally

You bring

• PhD in Nutrition, Biology, Medicine or related science area. Proven knowledge in nutrition, and interest in biochemistry, food science, dietetics, experimental design, and statistics.

• Must have demonstrated ability to integrate scientific knowledge to achieve business goals; proven ability to design, analyze and interpret scientific studies including in vitro, animal, and human studies.

• Keen to learn in business environment.

• Excellent communication skills in diverse culture and nationality; oral and written. Proficient in both English and Mandarin.

• Experience in early life nutrition, medical nutrition, gut health and/or food assistance program is a plus.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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About DSM-Firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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