Senior Director, D&T Data & AI Strategy and Design

Job Title: Senior Director, D&T Data & AI Strategy and Design

Job Location: HYD, India or Barcelona or Spain

Lead the global evolution of Data & AI by shaping strategy, standardising design, and fostering top talent. This role drives scalable, forward-thinking aligned with business goals; ideal for visionary leaders seeking impact across a multicultural, enterprise-wide landscape.

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.

Your key responsibilities:

• Define and evolve the global Data & AI strategic roadmap for the company. It includes performing regular capability maturity assessments of the organization’s data/AI practices and updating phased roadmaps for improvement
• Promote design consistency with enterprise methodologies, tools, and established Level 5 design patterns. The champion of standardized design and architecture practices across all Data & AI projects. This involves close engagement with Enterprise Architecture.
• Ensure scalability, reusability, and alignment across Data and AI solutions. Leads a team that establishes integration standards and reusable frameworks so that different teams’ data platforms, models, and tools work in harmony as a cohesive ecosystem. It directly contributes to the leader’s goal of maximizing the value of data and AI assets.
• Foster thought leadership and forward-thinking practices, acting as an innovation leader internally and externally. Taking on a key role in cultivating a data-driven culture and driving continuous learning, including learning & development programs for Data and AI talent (workshops, training, communities of practice) to build up skills and data literacy among employees. Externally, one of the thought leaders regarding Responsible AI.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to align Data and AI strategy with company objectives. Ensure Data & AI efforts directly support each area’s objectives and the overall corporate strategy, via the strategy of D-T. Plus stablishing and tracking clear value metrics and KPIs for data and AI projects.

We offer

• Strategic impact at scale – shape the future of Data & AI across global business units, influencing decisions that touch millions.
• Innovation at the core – work on cutting-edge design patterns and scalable architectures that drive transformation.
• Collaborative excellence – team up with visionary leaders and diverse experts in a culture built on shared success.
• Continuous growth – lead learning programmes and develop both your leadership and technical depth in a future-focused environment.
• Purpose-driven work – contribute to sustainable, science-led initiatives that make a real difference in health, nutrition, and beauty.
• Your voice matters – be part of a community where strategic thinking is valued and your ideas help shape the roadmap.

You bring

• Visionary leadership – you steer strategic direction and inspire teams to build scalable, future-ready Data & AI capabilities.
• Deep expertise – with 15+ years in data strategy and architecture, you bring a strong foundation in design, process, and innovation.
• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact.
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.
• Curiosity and an open mind – because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?"

EqualOpportunitiesCommitment

dsm-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. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

Aboutdsm-firmenich

As 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.

The application Process : Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Avinash Pandey (avinash.pandey@dsm.com)

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.