Europe Sensory Strategy Lead

Bonduelle; Villeneuve-d'Ascq; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonduelle seeks an Europe Sensory Lead to define and drive its European sensory strategy across Fresh, Ambient and Frozen lines. You will lead a team of two Sensory Technicians and collaborate with I&D, Marketing, and Quality to translate insights into portfolio actions.

You will champion sensory methodologies, manage panels, and foster a strong sensory culture across Europe, ensuring product excellence and consumer alignment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Consumer Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in sensory evaluation within the food industry or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of descriptive sensory methodologies and consumer research techniques.
• Proven experience in team management and cross-functional stakeholder leadership.
• Strong influencing and communication skills within international matrix organizations.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Define and Drive the European Sensory Strategy: Develop and deploy the sensory evaluation strategy in alignment with Innovation, Marketing, and Quality objectives.
• Act as the sensory expert and key point of contact for European cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure the robustness, consistency, and harmonization of sensory methodologies across Bonduelle Europe.
• Support innovation, renovation, and optimization projects while contributing to portfolio optimization and product competitiveness initiatives.

Skills

Team management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Sensory science knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, or related field

Job description

Bonduelle seeks an Europe Sensory Lead to define and drive its European sensory strategy across Fresh, Ambient and Frozen lines. You will lead a team of two Sensory Technicians and collaborate with I&D, Marketing, and Quality to translate insights into portfolio actions.

You will champion sensory methodologies, manage panels, and foster a strong sensory culture across Europe, ensuring product excellence and consumer alignment.