Senior Scientist, Beauty and Care

Senior Scientist, Beauty and Care
dsm-firmenich
Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
Are you an experienced scientist with a proven track record of delivering impactful results? Do you thrive as a collaborative team player, willing to go the extra mile in a dynamic and forward-looking business environment? Are you energized by translating cutting-edge science into meaningful applications?
We are seeking a Senior Scientist/Associated Principal Scientist to join our R&D B&C team, based at our Global Headquarters in the Basel area.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and execution of scientific strategies and projects to strengthen, differentiate, and expand the skin actives and vitamins portfolio, with clear linkage to business impact;
Drive R&D projects within the Applied Sciences Biology group, ensuring scientific excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with innovation priorities;
Generate high-quality scientific data packages to substantiate product claims across skin actives, hair actives, and vitamins, translating complex biology into compelling and credible narratives;
Design and oversee in vitro and in vivo studies, including clinical collaborations, to deliver robust, publication-ready evidence supporting product performance;
Act as a senior scientific partner to Marketing and Sales, providing multi-level support from concept development to customer engagement and technical positioning;
Represent R&D in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to strategic discussions and influencing decision-making;
Author claim substantiation dossiers, scientific publications, and high-impact presentations for internal stakeholders, customers, and external platforms (e.g., conferences, trade shows);
Serve as a scientific ambassador in customer interactions, supporting regional teams with expertise in tailored projects and technical discussions;
Build strong connections with global and regional stakeholders, delivering scientific training and ensuring consistent, high-level communication of product benefits;
Provide expert responses to technical and product-related inquiries, ensuring accuracy, credibility, and alignment with regulatory and commercial frameworks.
You Bring:
PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacie, or a related discipline, with deep expertise in skin biology and a strong understanding of cosmetic or dermatological mechanisms;
Strategic thinker with a clear innovation mindset, capable of identifying emerging scientific trends and translating them into actionable opportunities and platforms;
Extensive industry experience in Personal Care, dermocosmetics, or adjacent fields, with a proven track record of leading scientific projects that resulted in differentiated, market-relevant innovations;
Recognized expertise in translating mechanistic science into compelling product claims, with a strong ability to connect biological insights to consumer-relevant benefits;
Demonstrated leadership in designing and orchestrating complex in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo (clinical) studies, including external partner management and end-to-end ownership of claim substantiation strategies;
Strong scientific credibility, evidenced by peer reviewed publications, conference contributions (e.g., IFSCC, SID or similar), and the ability to represent the organization externally as a thought partner;
Proven ability to operate and influence at senior levels within a matrix organization, effectively bridging R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, and Commercial teams;
Experience in customer-facing roles, with confidence in engaging key accounts, supporting business development, and translating science into persuasive technical narratives;
High level of ownership, resilience, and drive; comfortable navigating ambiguity and raising the bar for scientific excellence and impact;
Strong collaborative mindset combined with the confidence to challenge, shape direction, and lead through expertise.
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