D&T Lead Expert Science, Innovation and Labs

Job title: D&T Lead Expert Science, Innovation and Labs

Location: Barcelona, Spain

The D&T Lead Expert Science, Innovation and Labs acts as a key contributor within the Science, Innovation & Lab Chapter, serving as the main point of contact for users and coordinating with suppliers and customers. The role focuses on designing and delivering digital solutions for lab and research environments, leading changes to systems, and supporting digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include managing system updates, providing expert advice, supporting integration projects, and ensuring cybersecurity resilience for Science, Innovation and Labs applications. The position offers opportunities for growth in a flexible, inclusive, and innovative environment at dsm-firmenich.

Your key responsibilities
Implement and manage changes to Science, Research, and Innovation systems based on user requirements, including acceptance testing, conversions, training, and aftercare
Provide consultancy and advice on system functionalities and their impact on business process modifications
Act as a subject matter expert for applications and contribute to improvement plans within the S&R and Lab functional domain
Design and deliver solutions for Science, Innovation, and Labs (SIL) platforms, supporting digital transformation initiatives like lab automation and connectivity
Coordinate as a single point of contact for users, suppliers, and customers to implement changes, resolve incidents, and drive continuous process improvement
Ensure cybersecurity resilience for all SIL-related applications and systems while staying current with relevant technologies (Sample Management, CDS, ELN, etc.).
We offer
Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment
Progress to life. By being in D&T department you will shape the future through digital and innovative solutions
High challenger career and big opportunities within SAP solutions
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
You bring
4+ years of experience in Science, Innovation and Lab area
Knowledge of standard tooling used in Labs like LIMS, CDS, ELN and Instruments interfacing
Basic IT knowledge related to databases, workstations (including office applications), servers, cloud (AWS/Azure) and software developing
Experience in writing, validating and modifying technical and functional designs
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as team player in a geographically distributed organization and environment

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). Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal.

If you have any questions, please contact Ruslana Lohina-Kazimierczak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email protected]).

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.