Sensory & Consumer Scientist - FMCG Innovation & Insights

Energy Jobline CVL; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick in Peterborough, UK seeks a Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead sensory and consumer research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio, partnering with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality to translate data into actionable recommendations from concept through launch.

You will design end-to-end studies, apply qualitative and quantitative methods, present findings to cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating across multicultural environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or related discipline.
• Relevant FMCG or B2B sensory and consumer science experience.
• Ability to independently design and manage end-to-end research programmes.
• Strong statistical analysis capability with experience interpreting complex datasets.
• Confident presenting findings to cross-functional and customer stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborative team player; comfortable in multicultural environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and sensory/consumer software.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Wet portfolio.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Presentation skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Research design

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science

Tools

Compusense

Microsoft Office

Job description

McCormick in Peterborough, UK seeks a Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead sensory and consumer research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio, partnering with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality to translate data into actionable recommendations from concept through launch.

You will design end-to-end studies, apply qualitative and quantitative methods, present findings to cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating across multicultural environments.