Marketing Communications Manager ISN (Infant & Specialized Nutrition)

Job title: Marketing Communications Manager ISN (Infant & Specialty Nutrition)

Location: Barcelona (or other European location)

As Marketing Communications Manager ISN, you will be responsible for developing, managing and executing the global marketing communications strategy for the Infant & Specialty Nutrition (ISN) Global P&L Unit within HNC. In this role, you will help bring the ISN value proposition to life through impactful, customer-facing communications across digital and offline channels.

You will work closely with the Growth Platform Activation Leads and broader commercial and marketing teams across both Growth Platforms: Infant Nutrition & Grow-up Milks (INF & GUM) and Clinical Nutrition & Age-related Decline (CN & ARD).

Together, you will create awareness, engagement and preference for ISN solutions and capabilities among customers and external stakeholders. These solutions will typically combine breakthrough functional ingredients, differentiated sensory experiences, and advanced technologies—including next-generation premix solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and implement global marketing communication plans and campaigns aligned with the ISN strategy, value proposition and business priorities across INF & GUM and CN & ARD.
• Partner closely with the respective Growth Platform Activation Leads to translate strategic priorities into compelling customer-facing communications and marketing initiatives.
• Manage and optimize customer-facing communication channels, including websites, social media platforms, digital campaigns, newsletters and other external communication vehicles.
• Create and coordinate impactful content that highlights ISN solutions, scientific expertise, innovation capabilities and customer value propositions.
• Support the execution of product, solution and concept launches through integrated communication plans and campaigns.
• Drive visibility and thought leadership for ISN through digital engagement, industry events, trade shows, customer activations, media opportunities and other external platforms.
• Propose and implement effective communication approaches that strengthen engagement with customers, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging, branding and customer experience across all communication touchpoints.
• Monitor communication performance, campaign effectiveness and channel engagement, using insights to continuously improve impact and return on investment.
• Develop and manage the marketing communications operating budget and monitor marketing investment under the supervision of the relevant business and marketing leaders.

Please note that the new organization leader is listed as the hiring manager, and that the direct manager will be announced at a later stage.

We offer

• A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are given the freedom to be creative and proactive.
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.

You bring

• 5–8 years of experience in marketing communications, content marketing, digital marketing or related disciplines within an international, matrixed and global business environment.
• Degree in marketing, communications, business administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated marketing communication strategies across multiple channels.
• Strong experience managing digital communication platforms, including websites, social media, email marketing and campaign management.
• Proven ability to create compelling B2B4C customer-facing content and translate complex scientific or technical topics into engaging communications.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple priorities across global teams.
• Knowledge of Medical nutrition or Infant nutrition is optimal. Knowledge of health, life sciences or B2B4C ingredients industries is preferred.
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent networking and collaboration skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage

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.

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.