Sr Manager Innotech, Projects, BEV Shanghai Within our Taste, Texture & Health business, Innotech is the most strategic cross-functional team regarding Innovative developments and contributes to help create, develop and leverage solutions to help business local teams and support food and beverages customers achieve their ambitions. Key responsibilities: Asia Innovation Projects management (including Innotech projects, Sugar Reduction Innovation Program, CD4C projects ) from design, planning, execution and tracking on-time and on-budget to meet agreed objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Identify pain points with Asia IDL and IPLs and translate them into innovation opportunities. Build and execute stage gate innovation projects from scratch, and/or picks-up existing projects to bring new angles or approaches, set objectives, manage risks and milestones. Cross-functional team leadership to ensure full delivery of objectives on-site and virtually across borders working with global teams located on 3 continents (US, Europe, Asia). Engage with Subject Matter Experts to understand, interpret, digest, analyze, challenge and communicate scientific and technical results, data and findings (creation, application, sensory, consumer and scientific data) to re-orient the project approach when needed.Collaborate with Innovation Program Leader (IPL) in designing the Asia pipeline content with key stakeholders (local Business teams, Key Global Accounts), Strategic Business Units (SBUs) in a competitive and complex environment to build a robust pipeline of projects. Support Global deployment team.Customers interactions to present Innovation pipeline or newly deployed technologies. 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 You bring PhD in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Technology or Nutrition with minimum 10 years of relevant work experience on Innovation, R&D, Project Management preferably with a Global Food or Beverage CPG company, or with a Flavor and Fragrance company or master's degree with minimum 15 years of relevant experience as described above required Experience in the consumer product industry with sugar reduction programs Strong technical background in Food chemistry, Ingredient development, Biotechnology and related fields Strong project management skills, influencing skills and business acumen; PMP certification is an asset Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills along with facilitation and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-functional communication, autonomous, with strong organizational skills and the ability to take initiative. Good level in English, speaking and writing. 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. DEI 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. 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