Sensory & Consumer Science Leader - Flavour Solutions

McCormick & Company; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Sensory & Consumer Science Manager Flavour Solutions to lead a UK-based team delivering sensory and consumer insights across EMEA. You will shape product development, cost-out initiatives and innovation roadmaps, collaborating with QA, R&D, and business units to support fast-service restaurant and global manufacturers.

The role encompasses strategic advisory, data analysis and stakeholder training, with responsibilities spanning the UK, Europe, Middle East and

Qualifications

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable background in sensory & consumer science plus previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience leading or mentoring sensory and consumer science professionals.
• Strong experience presenting to customers and stakeholders, including delivering training and practical sessions.
• Excellent written, verbal, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, proactive and confident working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from brief to completion by providing key sensory and consumer science inputs.
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Compile scientific sensory reports on methodologies and results.
• Interpret results and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Line-Manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts in the UK.
• Drive roadmaps and prioritisation of projects with Business Units.
• Advise on methodologies to meet objectives for internal and external customers.
• Compile scientific proposals as per customer requests.

Skills

Sensory & Consumer Science

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or related discipline

Tools

Sensory software packages

Job description

McCormick & Company is seeking a Sensory & Consumer Science Manager Flavour Solutions to lead a UK-based team delivering sensory and consumer insights across EMEA. You will shape product development, cost-out initiatives and innovation roadmaps, collaborating with QA, R&D, and business units to support fast-service restaurant and global manufacturers.

The role encompasses strategic advisory, data analysis and stakeholder training, with responsibilities spanning the UK, Europe, Middle East and