Senior Product Manager Allergens (m/f/d)

Romer Labs is at the forefront worldwide as a provider of groundbreaking diagnostic solutions for the highest levels of food and feed safety. Our focus is on mycotoxins, food allergens, GMOs, and microbial contaminants. By continually adapting to the dynamic needs of our customers, we set the standard for exceptional service. Romer Labs is part of dsm-firmenich.

More information can be found here www.romerlabs.com.

Join our Austrian Team as a Senior Product Manager Allergens. Shape product strategies, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure market success for our food allergen testing solutions. Leverage customer insights and your financial acumen to refine products and support pricing. Thrive in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.

At Romer Labs/dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to 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

• Shape and drive a product lifecycle from ideation to commercialization.
• Craft product strategies based on customer insights and feedback.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and sales teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Oversee and continually review the product value chain.
• Support pricing strategy with market demands using your financial acumen.
• Monitor product performance and work closely with marketing and sales to ensure effective positioning and outreach.

We bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Attractive benefits such as optional Klimaticket for whole Austria (after 6 months of employment) supported canteen, company sports programs, accident insurance for work and private incidents , fresh fruit and free drinks
• Ergonomic and state-of-the-art office equipment in sustainable, modern office buildings
• Parking available and public transport (city train Vienna – Tulln – Getzersdorf – St. Pölten) in close walking distance
• Diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box

You bring

• A master’s degree in a relevant field, such as chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, food chemistry, or similar.
• Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in product management and/or food and feed safety commercial role (e.g. sales).
• Experience with, or at least a solid understanding of, food allergens and the related food safety requirements.
• Sufficient technical background to understand the assay- and technology platforms used in food and feed safety and effectively communicate with R&D and production teams. Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep empathy and intuition to understand customer needs and pain points. Prior experience with direct customer interaction is a clear advantage.
• A creative and innovative mindset to identify new opportunities, explore and evaluate options to come to the best solution.
• Excellent communication skills in English (German is an advantage)

Interested in this position? Please apply online only by sending in your resume in ENGLISH.

Recruiter: Claudia Huber-Newman

Romer Labs/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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

Romer Labs/dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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.

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

Please note this is a direct search led by Romer Labs/dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.