Sensory & Consumer Scientist: Product Insights & Innovation

McCormick; Aylesbury; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McCormick looks for a Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead sensory and consumer research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio in the UK, partnering with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality to translate insights into actionable business recommendations.

You will design end-to-end research programmes, apply qualitative and quantitative methods, and present findings to cross-functional teams to enable confident decisions across product development and optimization initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or related discipline.
• Strong statistical analysis capability.
• Confident presenter with ability to communicate findings cross-functionally.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• 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 to build understanding and capability.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Statistical analysis

Public speaking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science or related discipline

Tools

Compusense

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

McCormick looks for a Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead sensory and consumer research for the EMEA Wet Flavour Solutions portfolio in the UK, partnering with R&D, Commercial, Marketing and Quality to translate insights into actionable business recommendations.

You will design end-to-end research programmes, apply qualitative and quantitative methods, and present findings to cross-functional teams to enable confident decisions across product development and optimization initiatives.