Sensory & Consumer Scientist

McCormick & Company; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company seeks a Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead sensory and consumer research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio, from concept through launch. You will partner with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality teams to translate insights into actionable recommendations for confident business decisions.

The role involves designing and executing research, presenting findings to cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in methodologies and data governance

Qualifications

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science or related field.
• Experience in FMCG sensory research, preferably in food.
• Ability to design and manage end-to-end research programs.
• Strong statistical analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and interpret sensory and consumer research to support product development and quality improvement.
• Present clear findings to cross-functional teams to guide decisions.
• Advise stakeholders on suitable research methodologies and training.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to data governance.

Skills

Sensory Science

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science

Tools

Compusense

Job description

The Sensory & Consumer Scientist leads sensory and consumer research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio, supporting condiment innovation, optimisation, quality improvement and customer projects from concept through launch. Partnering with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality teams, the role translates robust scientific insights into clear, actionable recommendations that enable confident business decisions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnering:

• Design, execute and interpret fit-for-purpose sensory and consumer research to support product development, renovation, cost optimisation, quality improvement and de-risking initiatives.
• Present clear findings and recommendations that help cross-functional teams make informed product and commercial decisions.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Advise R&D, Commercial and Marketing stakeholders, and where appropriate customers, on suitable research methodologies.
• Support customer presentations, technical discussions, proposals and research plans, while delivering sensory and consumer science training to build understanding and capability.

Sensory and Consumer Science Excellence:

• Apply qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including focus groups, central location tests and surveys, in line with recognised standards and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in research approaches, contribute to the EMEA and Global Sensory & Consumer Science community, and support data governance and stewardship for the

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science and related discipline.
• Relevant experience in sensory and consumer science within FMCG (food preferrably) or B2B.
• Proven ability to independently design and manage end-to-end research programmes.
• Strong statistical analysis capability with experience interpreting complex datasets.
• Confident presenter, able to communicate technical findings to cross-functional and customer stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Effective influencer and collaborative team player, comfortable working across multicultural environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and sensory/consumer software (e.g. Compusense or equivalent).

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates.McCormick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you 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.