Global Consumer Science Specialist

AB InBev; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meritocracy

Global networking

Diversity & inclusion

Ownership and impact

Job summary

AB InBev seeks a Global Consumer Science Specialist in Belgium’s GITEC center to design and run consumer learning plans across six geographic zones. You’ll translate insights into technical briefs for new products and packaging innovations that drive revenue growth.

You will lead research plans, supervise agencies and internal teams, and train zones on S&CS toolkits, ensuring robust data collection and actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in Sensory & Consumer Science or Consumer Research.

Responsibilities

• Draft and execute research plans (qualitative & quantitative) for product testing, claims testing, MVPs, prototypes, tasting, and concept refinement.
• Brief external agencies and coordinate internal teams including data scientists for analysis, reporting, and debriefs.
• Guide competitive intelligence programs across top markets and track portfolio competitiveness.
• Consolidate insights to maximize synergies and speed in innovation projects.

Skills

Sensory & Consumer Science

Data analytics

English fluency

Communication storytelling

Project coordination

Education

Masters or PhD in Consumer Behavior / Psychology / Food Science / Physiology / Nutrition / Data Science

Tools

Eye questions

Fizz/CompSense

XLSTAT

Job description

Seniority Level:

AB InBev is seeking a Global Consumer Science Specialist in Belgium’s Global Innovation & Technology Center (GITEC).

We dream big. We look to the future, not the past. We hire people that can be better than ourselves. The opportunity is here. Make it yours!

Global Consumer Science Specialist

Global Headquarters – GITEC – Leuven Belgium

Purpose:

As part of the Global Sensory and Consumer science group, you will design & execute consumer learning plans related to commercial or technical platform to ensure successful renovations and innovations in 6 geographical Zones (North America, Middle America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific).

You will define adequate combination of product space design and methods to answer project objectives and research questions.

You will ensure the correct translation of consumer insights into technical briefs for new products or packaging innovations that will drive top-line revenue growth.

The role:

• Draft and execute research plans (qualitative & quantitative research covering product testing, claims testing, testing of MVPs, prototype tasting and concept refinement)

• Briefing and supervision of external research agencies and briefing and coordination of internal teams including data scientist running analysis, reporting, debrief. Transform results into insights and simple recommendations

• Guide Competitive intelligence programs associated with top 12 markets. Track competitiveness performance of our products and portfolio vs. competition. Validate category expansion strategy and taste segment in each market, identify new opportunities

• Consolidate insight and patterns, share knowledge to maximize synergies and speed when replicating Innovation and strategic projects

• Management of trainees & partner agency relationships

• Guide and train Zones S&CS Specialists on S&CS Toolkits & Data collection programs

• Sustain and develop external network related to Sensory, Physiology, Nutrition, Psychology, Behavior, Semiotic, Applied Data science, Design of Experiments and Consumer Science as needed

Who we’re looking for:

• Masters or PhD in Consumer behavior/ Psychology/ Food Science/ Physiology/ Nutrition/ Applied Statistics or Data science

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in the field of Sensory & Consumer Science or Consumer Research

• Fluency in English (written/spoken), other language skills constitute an additional asset

• Data collection & Data analytics software skills such as: Eye questions, Fizz or Comp sense, Xlstats a plus

• Excellent organizational and planning skills with a pragmatic mindset

• Ability to streamline communication, tell a story from results and keep things simple, developing options and recommendations for the team, taking costs / time / quality into account

What We Offer

At AB InBev, your ambition meets limitless opportunities. Here, your ideas can transform not only your career but also our business.

• A meritocratic culture where your efforts are recognized and rewarded.

• Opportunities for global networking, skill development, and career growth.

• A diverse and inclusive environment where collaboration and innovation thrive.

• The chance to be creative, take ownership, and drive impactful change.

We Dream Big