Senior Fragrance Development Manager, Fine Fragrance, Perfumery & Beauty - New York, NY

Senior Fragrance Development Manager, Fine Fragrance, Perfumery & Beauty – New York, NY

Location: New York, NY, US

At dsm-firmenich, we believe fine fragrance is more than a product—it’s an experience that inspires, evokes memories, and connects people worldwide. As a Senior Fragrance Development Manager, Fine Fragrance, you’ll be at the heart of this creative journey, partnering with world-class perfumers and global brands to craft scents that leave a lasting impression.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop iconic fragrances for mutual success of dsm-firmenich and clients’ brands
• Partner, guide and support all Fine Fragrance perfumers by bringing them: consumer trends and data, cross-category information, client white space opportunities, creative idea inspirations, and collection starting points
• Select submissions adapted to brief parameters and provide rationale and feed collection with updated and strategically selected ideas
• Incorporate and leverage maximum use of internal tools to practice informed creation, such as Consumer Insights and Technical Innovation tools
• Detect and forecast future olfactive and product trends, including cross-category, with eye towards Prestige, Fine Fragrance
• Participate in account strategy definition and execution; Lead client presentations on olfactive strategy

We Bring:

• A global platform to shape the future of fine fragrance with leading brands and visionary partners
• A culture that celebrates diversity, well-being, and sustainability
• A flexible work environment that empowers people in their work and enables them to own the outcome
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• Competitive compensation, exceptional opportunities for career growth,  outstanding benefit programs and the chance to make a lasting impact on products, people, and the planet

You Bring:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience
• Proven leadership, communication, teamwork and project management skills
• Passion for fragrance, curiosity, and a growth mindset
• Experience with specialty retail or cross-category fragrance development is a plus
• French language skills are a bonus, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree a plus

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $128,000-170,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by November 21, 2025.

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.