dsm-firmenich

Responsible AI Manager

dsm-firmenich

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Barcelona • Spain

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SeniorLead

About the role

  • Operationalize AI governance. Design and implement the specific workflows, checklists, and approval gates required to move models from experiment to production safely.
  • Lead algorithmic auditing. Conduct deep-dive risk assessments on AI models, specifically testing for bias, drift, toxicity, and hallucinations in generative systems.
  • Define fairness & XAI standards. Establish strict technical metrics for model fairness and enforce the use of Explainable AI (XAI) tools to ensure decision transparency.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance. Translate complex regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR) into clear, actionable technical requirements for engineering teams.
  • Implement monitoring tools. Deploy and manage the tooling ecosystem used to continuously track model performance, data quality, and ethical risks in production.
  • Drive ethical fluency. Coach and upskill data science teams on Responsible AI best practices, ensuring ethical considerations are baked into the design phase.

Requirements

  • Relevant Experience: 7+ years in Data Science, AI Governance, or Risk Management with a focus on algorithmic accountability.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of ML lifecycles and experience with fairness toolkits.
  • Regulatory Fluency: Deep familiarity with global AI regulations (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF) and data privacy laws.
  • Risk Assessment: Proven ability to conduct algorithmic impact assessments and design mitigation strategies for complex AI risks.
  • Governance Design: Experience building 'Human-in-the-loop' workflows and defining policies for Generative/Agentic AI.
  • Influence & Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and legal/business stakeholders to drive adoption of ethical standards.
Benefits
  • Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
  • A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
  • A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
  • Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
  • A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
  • A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
AI governancealgorithmic auditingrisk assessmentsmodel fairnessExplainable AI (XAI)monitoring toolsML lifecyclesfairness toolkitsalgorithmic impact assessmentsmitigation strategies
Soft skills
influencecommunicationcoachingethical fluencystakeholder engagement