Growth Marketing and Business Development Manager, Brain Health - Princeton, NJ

Growth Marketing & Business Development Manager - Brain Health

Location: Princeton, NJ, US

As the Growth Marketing and Business Development Manager, Brain Health in North America, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the dietary supplement market. You'll partner with global marketing and regional technical and sales experts to turn insights into valuable, innovative solutions. Your expertise will drive the commercialization of solutions for two key health benefit platforms: brain/cognitive health and healthy longevity, ensuring dsm-firmenich remains a leader in this dynamic and competitive market. You'll tackle unique regional challenges, spark innovation, and elevate customer satisfaction, all while contributing to a healthier world.

In this role, you'll master the value proposition of dsm-firmenich's solutions portfolio, especially the algal omega-3 platform and nutraceutical ingredients. You'll maintain regional leadership and support the commercialization of healthy longevity and brain/cognitive health innovations. Your strategic vision and ability to execute will be crucial in navigating the competitive landscape and driving growth.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Implement a healthy longevity and brain/cognitive health segment strategy based on understanding internal business ambition, customer needs, and market environment/dynamics.
• Drive go-to-market plans targeting dietary supplement brands and CDMOs.
• Facilitate the launch of new solutions/concepts and achieve quick sales for new products.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of growth initiatives in the category/solution portfolio (i.e., line extensions, new products).
• Partner closely with Sales teams on all core business activities, including core business development, participation on calls, trade show attendance, and annual planning; and liaise with Communications to plan and implement portfolio promotion.
• Research and anticipate category and market trends and consumer drivers to develop and execute key growth strategies and tactical activities.

We bring

• A company shaping the future based on a strong legacy of breakthrough industrial innovations and technologies
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• 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
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress
• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards

You bring

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s degree in Business/Marketing is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of B-to-B marketing/business development experience, preferably within science-based healthcare organizations, with a strong understanding of the dietary supplement industry.
• Experience with the healthy longevity and/or brain/cognitive health category and ingredients such as omega-3 and nutraceuticals, along with in-depth knowledge of marketing, products, ingredients, manufacturing processes, packaging, and competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful product market strategies, with strong business acumen and financial skills to evaluate key decisions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, including regulatory, science, technical, legal, and market research, with excellent communication skills for presenting to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Nimble and entrepreneurial attitude, comfortable operating in ambiguous situations, with a drive for creating innovative solutions and a positive team dynamic.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $128,700-$145,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on September 30, 2025.

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.

About dsm-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.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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