Consumer and Sensory Project Leader

Givaudan; Kemptthal; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week

Meal subsidies

Pension contributions

Discounts at company shop

Travelcard subsidy

Accident coverage

Job summary

Givaudan in Kemptthal, Switzerland, seeks a Consumer & Sensory Project Leader to perform research and document results, developing improved products in flavour and food ingredients. You will join a global R&D team and support a culture of innovation aligned with our strategy.

The role requires a degree in sensory science or related field with 3 years experience (or master’s with 1 year, or PhD) and fluency in English; you’ll work across functions, manage projects, and apply statistics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience or Master’s +1 year or PhD in Consumer & Sensory Science or related fields
• Reliable and rigorous in consumer and sensory science
• Strong technical skills in sensory science, including basic statistics
• Ability to interpret experimental results and plan next experiments

Responsibilities

• Perform consumer & sensory research to develop improved products
• Document results and prepare detailed reports
• Collaborate across functions and regions; provide technical advice
• Suggest future research directions and manage projects

Skills

Fluency in English

Statistics basics

Programming

Project management

Independent planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Consumer & Sensory Science or related fields

Master's degree in Consumer & Sensory Science or related fields

PhD in Consumer & Sensory Science or related fields

Tools

Statistics software

Programming tools

Sensory analysis software

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Consumer and Sensory Project Leader

Overall Mission

The Consumer & Sensory Project Leader performs research activities and documents results to develop improved and new products and solutions within flavour and food ingredients categories, according to our goals and corporate strategy We are looking for a junior profile with good knowledge in sensory and consumer science and statistics You will be part of a global R&D team of Consumer and Sensory Scientists, and support a culture of innovation aligned with the needs while also supporting a research portfolio. You will be based in Kemptthal (Switzerland) and report to the S&T Consumer & Sensory Director.

Main Responsibilities

Perform Consumer & Sensory research activities and document results to develop improved and new products and solutions within the consumer and sensory area, according toour goals and corporate strategy.

Technical knowledge

• Develop or contribute to the development of new consumer and sensory methodologies, and associated tools (statistics, programming)
• Independently organise work internally and externally (with other departments and with contractors)
• Suggest future research activities
• Use digital tools and systems to document and manage experimental results
• Follow scientific advancements in the consumer and sensory science field and suggest future research activities

Project Management

• Provide technical advice and collaborate on projects among functions and regions
• Accomplish tactical plans to achieve functional strategy
• Based on project objective and testing needs, recommend approaches and collaborate with project team and Consumer & Sensory Science project manager(s) and panel leader(s) to deliver appropriate results

Collaboration & Communication

• Prepare detailed reports of experiments, observations, conclusions and recommendations
• Share and debate ideas with peers, build on scientific feedback
• Contribute to our culture of information sharing, collaboration and relationships within the department, and with all relevant groups within and outside of S&T

You?

Are you someone who wants to shape your own world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and work in a team as passionate as you are? Then join us – and improve your world.

Required Skills And Background

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Consumer & Sensory Science or related fields + 3 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in Consumer & Sensory Science or related fields + 1 year of experience or PhD in Consumer & Sensory Science or related fields
• Is reliable and rigorous in consumer and sensory science
• Have a good technical skills in consumer and sensory science, including basic statistics
• Manage independently plans and complete technical projects
• Possess the ability to interpret experimental analytical results and create the next round of experiments with some guidance
• Can respond within required timelines
• Applies creative, critical and innovative thinking skills to research problems and projects
• Applies technical skills to solve problems
• Expresses business understanding
• Proficient in relevant digital tools, including sensory, consumer, programming, and statistics software
• Ability to taste all food and beverage products, and work with smells and taste
• Fluency in English in written and verbal form

Our Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• 40-hour working week
• Additional paid days off
• Favourable pension fund contributions
• Subsidised meals in the Staff restaurant / You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. lunch)
• Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site)
• Discounts at the company shop
• Subsidised: REKA vouchers and SBB half-fare travelcard
• Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.