Application Director ISC TTH

Job Title : Application Director ISC - Taste Texture & Health

Work Location: Mumbai, India

We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.

From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise. With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

In this Role you will lead and manage a team of Application Managers, Flavour & Food Technologists, Technicians and Assistants to develop and nurture a best-in-class application team delivering outstanding solutions for clients. This role is part of Indian Sub Content, TTH IMA region and reporting to VP Creation & Application, Principal Flavorist – IMA.

Your key Responsibilities:

• Develop, nurture, and maintain a working environment that allows the application team to optimal answer to client briefs.
• Lead the application team and ensure individual coaching and support to the team.
• Establish training & development programs.
• Setting objectives, conducting feedback and progress reviews; ensure proper skill set and training with the use of equipment and develop industry conform top quality applications.
• Facilitate team approach and secure implementation of tools (systems, equipment’s…)
• Build strategic partnership with Creation, Regional Segment team, Marketing, Collection Management, Sales, and other dsm-firmenich groups, and promotes collaborative team work to meet needs and deliver on the strategy and client requirements.
• Active participation through Morning meetings.
• Manage application teamwork load, project follow-up, challenge submissions and quality.
• Drive collection usage in briefs and foster team collection knowledge via regular tastings and gap feedback.
• Lead key strategic and technical projects like Tenders, rationalizations…
• Technical support through markets and category teams, ensures right value proposition is put behind defined opportunities through effective project management & vitality, in line with regional Statergy, Operational Rules, Client Segmentation and Category Focus.
• Actively participate in Customer Reviews and Account plans for key clients from the technical angle. Client visit based on the needs.
• Assures that laboratory and its equipment’s are regulatory serviced and maintained according to local regulations and dsm-firmenich SHE policies; Support audits and SHE initiatives.
• Provides technical support /enquiries to internal and external customers.

You bring:

• MSc. in Food Science or equivalent
• + 10 years of experience in the Food/Flavour industry (preferably in technical field) with strong technical skillset.
• Experience in Beverage, Sweet Goods and Savory segments.
• Experience and knowledge of food ingredients (Hydrocolloids, Enzymes, Culture, Functional System)
• Proven Leadership abilities and demonstrated experience in managing a team.
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including sound influencing skills, and at ease working cross-functionally.
• Customer Service mindset; Senior level with technical credibility and gravitas facing customers.
• Open-minded; flexible and organized.
• English language is mandatory.

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.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs.
• English language is mandatory.

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.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).For further information, please contact Avinash Pandey, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (avinash.pandey@dsm-firmenich.com).

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.