Head of Digital & Tech (AI)

TL;DR

Head of Digital & Tech (AI): Leading the technology separation and establishment of a standalone technology landscape for EssCo with an accent on TSA exit, ERP optimization, and AI adoption. Focus on defining the global D&T strategy, managing a team of 60, and executing a complex organizational carve-out.

Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Company

hirify.global (EssCo) is a standalone entity focused on the production and supply of vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients.

What you will do

• Lead the technology separation from dsm-firmenich and ensure a successful TSA exit.
• Establish and manage transitional service delivery for the separated entities during the transition period.
• Define and implement the strategy to simplify and optimize the standalone ERP and application landscape.
• Accelerate the adoption of automation and AI to improve business efficiency and productivity.
• Lead and develop a global D&T organization of 60 internal employees.
• Partner with senior leadership and the CFO to align technology strategy with business priorities.

Requirements

• Strong IT executive leadership experience.
• Proven experience in carve-outs, organizational transformations, and TSA exits.
• Experience setting up and leading an IT-service organization.
• Strategic business thinking and financial ownership of large budgets.
• Executive stakeholder management and board-level communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to define the IT strategy of a newly established company.
• Collaborative culture where ideas and voice matter.
• Support of a committed global team focused on progress and creativity.
• Impactful work contributing to products that affect millions daily.

Hiring process

• Online application via career portal by June 28th, 2026.
• Resume submission in English.