Senior Researcher (m / w / d) - Hybrid

Imperial Brands PLC; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international company is seeking a Senior Researcher for its Sensory and Consumer Science Team. This role focuses on consumer research to drive product development and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sensory research, excellent analytical skills, and fluency in both German and English. This position offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic global environment.

Leistungen

Comprehensive compensation package

Bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid/flexible working options

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in sensory product and market research.
• Fluent in German and English.
• High-level knowledge of statistical analysis and market research methods.

Aufgaben

• Lead consumer research activities to understand preferences and behaviors.
• Supervise sensory research designs for qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Act as a key sensory contact for stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Sensory product research

Market research

Statistical analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAS/SPSS

XLStat

Jobbeschreibung

Imperial Brands is currently recruiting for a Senior Researcher to join our Sensory and Consumer Science Team, initially on an 18 to 24 month fixed-term contract.

You will play a lead role in supporting and facilitating consumer research activities to gain valuable insights into consumer preferences, behaviors, and experiences.

Your primary focus will be on understanding consumer perceptions, preferences, and decision-making processes related to our products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to drive product development, innovation, and marketing strategies based on consumer insights.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact. We are a truly international company, the fourth largest in our industry, operating across 120 markets. We are an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. This is a global role offering opportunities to build relationships and develop further within our business.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Serve as the key sensory contact for internal and external stakeholders for defined product categories; assume responsibility for specific projects across categories.
2. Transfer know-how and provide consultancy regarding appropriate sensory options to external and internal stakeholders, including keeping up-to-date with advancements in sensory science and adapting them to business needs, managing budgets, sharing learnings, and triggering change.
3. Act as an interface between consumer perception and client needs (Marketing, Manufacturing) from a sensorial market perspective.
4. Transfer methodology and train agencies to conduct standardized sensory research.
5. Initiate, implement, review, and optimize new consumer research tools and non-standard methodologies in collaboration with the research manager.
6. Supervise sensory research designs for qualitative and quantitative product and consumer research, including leading, designing, and conducting consumer research in dedicated facilities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background and experience in sensory product and market research, with an understanding of the interaction between product and consumer.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Additional Skills

• High-level knowledge of statistical analysis and market research methods, with excellent PC skills (Microsoft Office, SAS/SPSS, XLStat).
• Excellent analytical thinking, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong teamworking and prioritization abilities.
• Curious, flexible, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What We Offer

In return for your contribution, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package including salary, bonus scheme, and many extras such as a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and hybrid/flexible working options. You will work in inspiring environments and have opportunities to grow, learn, innovate, and contribute to our purpose of creating a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

About Us

We are a truly international company, the fourth largest in our industry, operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our culture is driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo, where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration drive our ambitions, innovation, and success, supported by award-winning development programs that create exciting and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, fostering an environment that celebrates and respects differences.