Trainee SSU FDM

Job Title: Scent Unit Fine Fragrance Manager Innovation Trainee

Location: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Employment Type: On-Site

CL/C-Level: Bac + 4 / Master Level

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The elevator pitch of the role

Step into the world of olfactive innovation with dsm‑firmenich as a Fine Fragrance Manager Innovation Trainee in our Scent Unit, a team fully dedicated to shaping the future of perfumery. During this 6‑month internship, you will support your mentor in developing breakthrough Fine Fragrance olfactive concepts, explore new creative directions, and contribute to global innovation projects. If you are passionate about perfumery, science, and creativity—and eager to grow fast in a high‑energy, multicultural environment—this experience is designed for you.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist your mentor in the development of innovative Fine Fragrance olfactive concepts
• Participate in the processing and analysis of fragrance briefs
• Support fragrance evaluations and expert review committees across categories
• Deepen your understanding of market‑leading Fine Fragrances and industry benchmarks
• Contribute to scientific and innovation projects with R&D teams (test setup, tracking, sensory panel evaluations, etc.)
• Take ownership of selected innovation projects within the global Scent Unit pipeline
• Collaborate with international teams and contribute to globally driven initiatives

We offer

• A hands‑on learning experience in a caring, dynamic environment designed to accelerate your skills
• Immersion in Fine Fragrance innovation, evaluation, and creation enabling you to build deep market and olfactive knowledge
• A multicultural workplace with exposure to global teams and international projects
• A science‑driven company powered by cutting‑edge research and creativity—from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game‑changers
• A flexible, empowering environment where curiosity, growth, and initiative are strongly encouraged

You bring

• A Master’s degree in Perfumery or Chemistry or Agronomie (ISIPCA, FESAPCA, ESP, ARPAC, ICAP, AgroParisTech…)
• A strong interest in Fine Fragrance, olfactive innovation, chemistry and AI.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a proactive mindset
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively across teams and functions
• Rigor, organization, and attention to detail
• Fluent English is mandatory for this global role