Sensory & Consumer Insights Specialist

International Flavors & Fragrances Colombia SAS; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Colombia SAS in Bogotá is seeking a skilled sensory and consumer researcher to transform findings into actionable insights that drive flavor innovation and growth. This on-site role partners with IC&D, commercial, and cross-functional teams to shape product development.

You'll design and execute research studies, validate data, and present recommendations to stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in sensory research, a related degree, and strong data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Consumer Science, Psychology, Market Research, Statistics, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in sensory and consumer research, preferably within the food and beverage industry.
• Strong data analysis, interpretation, and insight generation capabilities; excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute sensory, consumer, and cognitive research projects aligned with business and innovation objectives.
• Select and apply appropriate research methodologies to address consumer, product, and market questions.
• Ensure research quality through data validation, cleaning, monitoring, and adherence to established protocols.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable consumer insights and business recommendations.
• Partner with Innovation, Creativity & Design (IC&D), commercial, and cross-functional teams to support product development and decision-making.
• Present research findings, conclusions, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Maintain research databases, documentation, and knowledge management resources.
• Coordinate and support sensory panels, research activities, technicians, and external partners when applicable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance research capabilities, methodologies, and consumer understanding.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science|Consumer Science|Psychology|Market Research|Statistics|Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Colombia SAS in Bogotá is seeking a skilled sensory and consumer researcher to transform findings into actionable insights that drive flavor innovation and growth. This on-site role partners with IC&D, commercial, and cross-functional teams to shape product development.

You'll design and execute research studies, validate data, and present recommendations to stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in sensory research, a related degree, and strong data