Science & Research
With over a century of scientific leadership under our belts, we keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to improve billions of lives.
At dsm-firmenich we are honored to have been recognized as a "Leading Employer Switzerland 2024," placing us among the top 1% of employers in the country.
With nearly 4,000 talented and diverse colleagues, dsm-firmenich operates from multiple locations across Switzerland. From our headquarters in Kaiseraugst and the global head office of our Perfumery & Beauty business unit in Geneva to our production facilities in Sisseln, Lalden, Aesch, and La Plaine, we are committed to driving innovation and progress together.
Our state-of-the-art Science & Research Hub in Kaiseraugst brings together over 200 researchers specializing in chemistry, formulation, application, and analytics. Designed to foster collaboration and creative teamwork, this new facility will reduce its carbon footprint by 80%. Powered by more than 1,000 solar panels and running entirely on renewable energy, the hub is a key part of our sustainability efforts.
Building on the company’s success as the world’s leading vitamin producer, dsm-firmenich’s Kaiseraugst-based Business Units, ‘Health, Nutrition & Care’ and ‘Animal Nutrition & Health’, have evolved over the last decade into global leaders in nutritional products and solutions.
Today, our innovation goes far beyond vitamins. Through global collaboration, we leverage unique expertise and offer the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of nutritional products, including vitamins, carotenoids, enzymes, lipids, biotics, flavors, and much more.
We’re a company at the forefront of bold scientific discovery and purpose-led creation. A company where a rich history meets a bright future. A company that’s bringing progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. Do you want to help make a real difference?
With over a century of scientific leadership under our belts, we keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to improve billions of lives.
Discover how we bring progress to life through purpose-led science, sustainable solutions, building on our 150-year heritage, and leading by example.
Two global leaders in science and innovation have joined forces to become dsm-firmenich, creating a world of potential for investors.