Sensory & Consumer Scientist

Overview

In this role you will lead sensory and consumer research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio, partnering with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality to translate insights into actionable recommendations. You will design and manage end-to-end research programmes that support product development, optimisation and customer projects from concept to launch. You will present findings to cross-functional teams and customers, driving data-driven decisions and continuous methodological improvements. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to shape taste experiences across markets within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus
• health cash plan
• private medical insurance
• pension
• employee referral program
• employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Design, run and interpret fit-for-purpose sensory and consumer studies to support product development, renovation, cost optimisation and quality improvement
• Present clear findings and actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams to aid product and commercial decisions
• Advise stakeholders on suitable research methodologies and support customer discussions, proposals, and plans
• Deliver sensory and consumer science training to build understanding and capability across teams
• Apply both qualitative and quantitative methods (focus groups, central location tests, surveys) in line with standards and drive continuous methodological improvements
• Support data governance and contribute to the global Sensory & Consumer Science community for the Wet portfolio

Key requirements

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or related discipline
• Experience in sensory and consumer science within FMCG (food preferred) and B2B
• Ability to independently design and manage end-to-end research programmes
• Strong statistical analysis capability with experience interpreting complex datasets
• Confident presenter able to communicate technical findings to stakeholders
• Strong planning and organisational skills for multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborative team player comfortable in multicultural environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and sensory/consumer software (e.g. Compusense or equivalent)

• effective communicator
• influencer
• collaborative
• statistical analysis
• sensory/consumer software (Compusense or equivalent)
• Microsoft Office

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