Sensory & Consumer Science Manager

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

Job summary

A leading flavor company in the UK seeks a Sensory & Consumer Science Manager to oversee product development and lead the Sensory team. The role involves strategic advising and ensuring best practices within sensory science. Candidates should have experience in sensory science, team management abilities, and strong communication skills. This position is critical for driving innovation and supporting the company’s growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in sensory & consumer science.
• Experience managing a team of sensory and consumer scientists preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from brief to completion.
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders.
• Line-manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists.

Skills

Sensory & Consumer Science expertise

Team management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Sensory and consumer software

Job description

Sensory & Consumer Science Manager

Location: Haddenham or Peterborough, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support product development from brief to completion by providing key sensory and consumer science inputs used during the lifecycle of projects
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders to best meet business needs
• Compile scientific sensory reports on objective(s), methodologies and results
• Interpret results and present in appropriate format to stakeholders and provide recommendations
• Work in close collaboration with quality teams in UK sites
• Drive operational and strategic plans (e.g. roadmaps) with key Business Units
• Advise on correct methodologies to meet objectives to internal and external customers
• Compile scientific proposals as per customer request/proactively
• Promote the Sensory & Consumer Science and Customer Centricity internally and externally
• Gather and analyse sensory information according to recognised international standards
• Drive growth of faster, more affordable research methods
• Line‑Manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts in the UK to ensure best practices are applied throughout the region and aligned with Sensory & Consumer Science Community of Practice (both EMEA and Global)
• Continuous maintenance of knowledge regarding Sensory and Consumer Science
• Manage the prioritisation of scheduling projects
• Drive Sensory trainings and awareness sessions as needed

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Demonstrable experience in sensory & consumer science, with experience as a Sensory & Consumer Scientist role or similar
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field
• Experience in managing a team of sensory and consumer scientists would be advantageous; alternatively demonstrable experience in mentoring others and enabling their performance and development would be considered
• Experience of leading customer and stakeholder presentations, training and practical sessions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective influencing and interpersonal skills
• Strong people skills and team player
• Fully operational in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) suite and in the use of sensory and consumer software packages

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone’s contributions and do what’s right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 by Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses and consumers.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.