Lead Specialist D&T Business Analyst S&R and Labs

Lead Specialist D&T Business Analyst S&R and Labs

Shanghai, China

Within the R&D and Labs Chapter, you will:

• Be a key contributor to the R&D and Labs Chapter, acting as Business Analyst.
• Serve as a liaison between the Digital & Tech (D&T), Science Research & Innovation (SR&I), and vendors to bridge the gap between technology and business needs.
• Establish and implement best practices regarding internal system maintenance, security, licensing, change management, improvements, data integrity, etc.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with SR&I stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and document business requirements for IT solutions, including software applications, systems, and tools.
• Acquire and maintain a broad and deep understanding of SR&I's internal and cross-departmental system integrations.
• Collaborate with scientific experts on maintaining computers connected to laboratory instruments, ensuring their proper functionality throughout the lifetime of the instrument
• Conduct in-depth analysis of SR&I processes, workflows, and methodologies to identify areas for improvement and optimization through technical solutions.
• Assist in project planning, scoping, and prioritization, ensuring alignment with SR&I objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Work with IT architects and developers to design innovate and cost-effective IT solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of SR&I projects and initiatives.

We offer

• Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment.
• Progress to life. By being in D&T department you will shape the future through digital and innovative solutions.
• High challenger career and big opportunities within SAP solutions.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• 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.

You bring

• Proven experience (4-5 years) as a Business Analyst or IT consultant, preferably in the R&D domain
• Experience working in multi-location environment
• Minimum 2 years delivering projects within the R&D business area
• Bachelor' Degree in Information Systems or equivalent job experience will be considered
• Have a background in life sciences or pharma, with enough domain fluency to support scientific users confidently
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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 belong and equal opportunities

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.