Data Science Team Lead (F/M/D)

We are seeking a highly skilled data scientist specialized in Formulation Performance Modeling and Formulation Creation to lead the Data Science team across a portfolio of Innovation projects, as well as ensuring the team is deploying the latest, state-of-the-art technologies and skills in order to develop, manage and govern various in the area of food, perfumery and beauty. The candidate would join dsm-firmenich's Data Science team within Science and Research and with focus on Data Science model development and on the translational task between Data Science and Business Units key users and stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary Data Science team, ensuring effective collaboration, skill development, and delivery of high-quality work.
• Contribute to the development and adoption of Data Science best practices and by our global community of data scientists, scientists and experts in perfumery and beaty, taste, texture and health segments.
• Translate scientific research findings into practical applications that can drive business growth. Identify opportunities for commercialization of research outcomes and collaborate with business units to realize these opportunities.
• Design, implement, and analyze graph databases and graph computation workflows, including the development and application of graph embeddings.
• Lead product digital formulation efforts by applying advanced analytical, computational, and modeling techniques. Apply multi-objective optimization techniques to balance competing criteria and deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Apply modern software development and machine learning tools and practices in your daily work, including a high level of proficiency in Python, git, and team co-development workflows. Familiarity with good use of coding agents preferred.

We offer:

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and thriving team applying ML and other modeling techniques to chemistry, perfumery, tastes and health.
• Highly motivated, professional and committed multicultural and interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to put your scientific skills into practice with innovations in health, nutrition and beauty.
• Grow and develop your skills through our in-house training courses.
• Being a part of company shaping a strong legacy heritage through industrial innovations and cutting-edge technology.
• A commitment to science-based innovations with 2000 scientists and 700 mln annual S&R investments.

You bring:

• Ph.D., master’s degree or similar experience in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Structural Biology, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• 5 + years of additional academic or industrial work experience in the chemical industry, bio- and cheminformatics or formulation space.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performance teams, fostering collaboration, and guiding technical work to successful outcomes.
• Record of accomplishments demonstrating high drive and keen entrepreneurial innovation and ability to provide insights based on data analysis to inform business decisions.
• Strong skills in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, statistics, structural biology, including hands-on development experience of modern AI tools.
• Deep understanding of Data Science methods, formulation performance applications, generative AI technologies in chemistry and physics, science informed ML methods, proficiency Python, good code management, git, and working with CI/CD pipelines.

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.

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.