Sensory & Consumer Scientist - Food Innovation

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health cash plan

Private medical insurance

Pension

Employee assistance program

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio, guiding product development, optimisation and quality initiatives from concept through launch. You will partner with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality to translate insights into actionable recommendations.

The role requires independent end-to-end study design, strong statistical analysis and the ability to present to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or related discipline.
• Experience in sensory and consumer science within FMCG (food preferred) and B2B.
• 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 findings to cross-functional and customer stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable in multicultural environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and sensory software (e.g. Compusense).

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 to cross-functional teams to inform product and commercial decisions.
• Advise R&D, Commercial and Marketing stakeholders, and customers on suitable research methodologies.
• Support customer presentations, proposals and research plans while delivering sensory and consumer science training.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Presentation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Compusense

Education

Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science or related

Tools

Compusense

Job description

McCormick & Company is seeking a Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio, guiding product development, optimisation and quality initiatives from concept through launch. You will partner with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality to translate insights into actionable recommendations.

The role requires independent end-to-end study design, strong statistical analysis and the ability to present to stakeholders.