Sensory Lab Scientist - Data-Driven Innovation Lead

The Coca-Cola Company; Brussel; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a TCDR Scientist in the EMEA region to lead internal sensory operations and drive business-critical projects across the EMEA Operating Unit. This lab-based role focuses on delivering high-quality sensory and consumer data to support product development, packaging, and equipment initiatives aligned with productivity, renovation, and innovation priorities.

As an individual contributor, you will design and manage sensory research, ensuring rigorous study

Qualifications

• Education in Food or Sensory Science or related field with practical research experience.
• 4+ years in FMCG Beverage/Food with sensory and consumer data work.
• Ability to translate data into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal sensory lab operations and manage panels, contractors, and staff.
• Design, execute and analyze sensory and consumer studies for OU objectives.
• Prepare technical conclusions and present to technical/non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing and Human Insights teams on projects.

Skills

Sensory science

Consumer science

Statistics

Data storytelling

AI/ML awareness

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food or Sensory Science or related field

MSc or PhD preferred

Tools

SPSS

SAS

JMP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a TCDR Scientist in the EMEA region to lead internal sensory operations and drive business-critical projects across the EMEA Operating Unit. This lab-based role focuses on delivering high-quality sensory and consumer data to support product development, packaging, and equipment initiatives aligned with productivity, renovation, and innovation priorities.

As an individual contributor, you will design and manage sensory research, ensuring rigorous study