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Job Title: Regional Lead Nutrition Scientific Affairs, TTHCity, Country: Shanghai, ChinaHybrid

The Regional Science Translation & Advocacy (STA) Lead will set and drive the Health Benefit Solutions agenda for the Taste, Texture & Health organization (TTH) in the region Greater China and Asia Pacific. This position is intended to be based in Shanghai and reports to the Global STA Lead for TTH. TTH is a business group focused on developing and supplying healthy and nutritious health benefit solutions for food and beverage customers.

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Your key responsibilities• Drive the Health Benefit Solution agenda for the TTH organization in the Greater China and Asia Pacific region. The science support to the business is applied primarily in China (80%) while Asia Pacific accounts for 20%.• Develop and deliver nutritious, delicious, and sustainable innovative solutions to TTH customers and consumers by combining unique excellence in Health with Taste, Texture and Biotech in the new TTH powerhouse. Work closely with the regional Health Benefit Solution business team by providing the science substantiation behind the dsm-firmenich and third-party ingredients that enable our food and beverage customers to offer healthier products. Develop science-driven storytelling for our Health Benefit Solution flagship concepts and for customer innovation seminars. Use science substantiation as anchor point to differentiate our solutions.• Connect to Global-STA to keep track of the latest science behind the dsm-firmenich health solution portfolio including vitamins, minerals, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids, pre/pro/postbiotics, enzymes, proteins, and fibers. Identify science-based innovative ingredients with health benefits that are regionally relevant. Make sure the latest scientific insights are translated into consumer-friendly language and kept relevant to the Greater China and Asia Pacific regions. • Employ nutrition science as a tool to advocate for this portfolio, prioritizing the key benefit areas such as gut health and healthy ageing. Use nutrition science to advocate for our health portfolio through raising awareness at conferences, meetings and advancing the “nutrition science” agenda by connecting to key opinion leaders, academia, and science or industry associations in the region. Act as the nutrition science face of dsm-firmenich as advanced health solution provider to the external world. • In close collaboration with the Health Benefit Solutions team, regional Sales , and Regulatory Affairs suggest improved customer product nutrition profiles, package labelling, and function health claims through using our fortification and reformulation solutions. Provide regional perspective to global STA front-of-pack digitalization efforts. Collaborate with regional Regulatory Affairs to provide substantiation behind our portfolio required for registration or claims dossiers, fostering a favorable regulatory landscape for our customers. Spearhead the advocacy for nutritional status and need for (voluntary) fortification in China • In close collaboration with Health Benefit Solutions and Customer Marketing team, identify the key science-based messages for marketing collaterals and social media communication to promote our solutions through Health Benefit Solutions.

We bring• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.

You bring• PhD Degree related to Nutritional Sciences, in depth knowledge of nutrition, food science, and nutrition evidence substantiation required for messaging and claims• At least 10 Years of experience in food nutrition industry, including experience in nutrition science and advocacy. Recognized as a credible advocate for science and nutrition• Have access to important nutrition Key Opinion Leader (KOL) network in China, active in relevant industry and nutrition associations • Knowledge on the health benefits of probiotics, prebiotics or postbiotics is preferred• A team player and ability to collaborate across functions such as Health Benefit Solution team, Global/Regional STA, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Marketing and Product Application• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad audience, including internal stakeholders, external customers and scientists• Excellent command / highly proficient (spoken and written) in English and native Mandarin

Equal opportunities commitmentdsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

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About DSM-FirmenichAs innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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