Sensory & Consumer Science Lead — Strategy & Growth

McCormick & Company; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavor is seeking a Sensory & Consumer Science Manager to oversee sensory projects and support product development. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and substantial experience in sensory science. This position involves collaborating with teams and providing strategic research advice. A competitive package is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sensory & Consumer Scientist or similar role.
• Experience in managing a team or mentoring others.
• Experience of leading presentations and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from brief to completion.
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders.
• Compile scientific sensory reports and present results.
• Line-manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in sensory & consumer science

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong people skills and team player

Fully operational in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field

Tools

Sensory and consumer software packages

Job description

A global leader in flavor is seeking a Sensory & Consumer Science Manager to oversee sensory projects and support product development. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and substantial experience in sensory science. This position involves collaborating with teams and providing strategic research advice. A competitive package is offered for the right candidate.