Director, Business Ethics

Director, Business Ethics & Investigations
Global Role, country options to be based in one of our office locations: US, UK, NL, France, Spain
Band F

The Director, Business Ethics & Investigations plays a pivotal role in strengthening the organization's culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency. The role is accountable for the global dsm-firmenich whistleblowing and investigations framework, ensuring concerns are raised safely, investigated fairly, and resolved consistently—without retaliation.

Your key responsibilities

• Whistleblowing (Speak Up) & Ethics Framework
  Own and continuously improve the global whistleblowing and non-retaliation framework, ensuring trusted reporting, legal compliance, and consistent governance.
• Investigations Leadership
  Lead and oversee complex, high-risk, and cross-border investigations to ensure objective, fair, and timely outcomes.
• Fraud & Forensic Investigations
  Provide senior oversight and expertise for fraud, financial misconduct, corruption, and data-related investigations, including use of forensic capabilities.
• Learning, Insights & Continuous Improvement
  Leverage investigation and fraud case data to identify trends and root causes, and translate insights into targeted training, capability building, and preventive actions that strengthen ethical decision-making and program effectiveness
• Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
• Provide clear reporting and trusted advisory support to senior leadership, Ethics Committees, and auditors on ethics, investigations, and fraud matters.
• Business Ethics Program & CoBE Contribution
  Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the Business Ethics program and Code of Business Ethics (CoBE) through cross-functional collaboration.

We offer

• Meaningful influence – Shape the global approach to ethics, whistleblowing, and investigations at the heart of a science-led organization.
• Purpose-driven impact – Support innovations in health, nutrition, and beauty that reach millions of consumers, with sustainability embedded in everything we do.
• Challenging, high-impact work – Lead complex, cross-border investigations and address emerging ethics and fraud risks that truly matter.
• Growth and visibility – Operate with senior-level exposure in a company committed to developing expertise and ethical leadership.
• A culture that values voice and courage – Be part of a Speak Up culture built on trust, psychological safety, and respect.
• Strong collaboration – Work with talented, diverse colleagues across functions who are united by integrity and shared success.

You bring 

• You bring 10+ years of experience in Ethics & Compliance within multinational organizations (B2B/B2C), including leading global programs, managing teams, and partnering closely with senior leaders on high risk, sensitive matters in complex regulatory environments.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree is strongly preferred) in law, business, compliance, finance, or a related field; complemented by recognized professional certifications such as CCEP I, CCO, CFCS, CFE, CRCMP, demonstrating advanced investigative methodologies, effective use of emerging technologies (AI), and a strong commitment to continuous development.
• Ethical leadership you live every day – You act with integrity, discretion, and accountability, and you model the behaviors that build trust and credibility.
• Confidence in leading investigations – You bring hands-on experience conducting and overseeing sensitive investigations, applying sound judgment, rigor, and fairness, while safeguarding confidentiality, independence, and procedural integrity.
• Curiosity and improvement mindset – You question the status quo, look for smarter and more sustainable ways to strengthen ethics, investigations, and fraud prevention.
• Insight through analysis – You use data, trends, and professional judgment to identify risks, spot patterns, and translate insights into practical, enterprise level enhancements.
• Clear, influential communication – You can explain complex issues and investigation outcomes clearly and calmly, even in high-stakes situations.
• A collaborative, global approach – You work effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies, uniting stakeholders around shared values and ethical outcomes.

Our recruitment process

Are you interested in this role? Please, apply by submitting your Cv in English.

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 opportunities commitment
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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.