Sensory & Consumer Science Manager 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

Sensory & Consumer Science Manager Flavour Solutions

Sensory & Consumer Science Manager Flavour Solutions

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire or Haddenham, Aylesbury

The Flavour Solutions Sensory & Consumer Science Manager is a strategic business partner supporting McCormick’s Flavour Solutions (B2B) division across EMEA. This role leads a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts and oversees the delivery of sensory and consumer insights across UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The Manager will help shape new product development, cost-out initiatives, product de-risking and future innovation roadmaps. The role supports leading quick service restaurant customers and global and regional food and beverage manufacturers across categories including sauces, condiments, coating systems and seasonings.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

Sensory and Consumer Science Functional Excellence

• 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

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable background in sensory & consumer science plus previous experience in a Sensory & Consumer Scientist role or similar.
• Experience leading or mentoring sensory and consumer science professionals, with the ability to develop others.
• 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.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and sensory and consumer science software packages.

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, colour, 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.