Sensory Scientist

The British American Tobacco Group; Kota Malang ꦠꦸꦛꦩꦭꦁ; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business in multi-category products seeks a Sensory Scientist in Malang. The role focuses on leading sensory activities, collaborating with teams, and leveraging data science for product insights. Ideal candidates hold a BSc in Life Sciences, have experience in sensory science, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Market leading annual performance bonus

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Qualifications

• Strong experience in sensory science.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience setting up a sensory panel.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day sensory activities.
• Identify and drive improvements across sensory work.
• Collaborate with teams to generate insights.

Skills

Sensory science

Digital and data science

Communication

Education

BSc in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Programming in R

Job description

Overview

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. British American Tobacco Indonesia has an exciting opportunity for a Sensory Scientist in Malang.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day sensory activities while ensuring high-quality results and consistent application of best practices in line with global S&PCI strategy.
• Proactively identify and drive improvements across sensory work—covering methodologies, solutions, digital tools, and facilities—and present recommendations to the Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with sensory teams and wider business to coordinate testing, generate insights, and communicate findings to stakeholders in support of business goals.
• Apply project management and digital data approaches to deliver actionable sensory insights for new categories and FMC.
• Analyse, review, and interpret sensory data to support product life cycle and strategic business functions in Indonesia.
• Work hand in hand with the product development teams to deliver the right product insights at the right time of the development process.
• Forecast, plan, and lead all aspects of resource utilization and spending in line with financial processes and controls.

What are we looking for?

• Professional/academic achievement in Life Sciences, Food Sciences, or a related science at BSc level
• Strong experience in sensory science. Experience in digital and data science (multivariate analysis, programming in R) is an added advantage.
• Past experience setting up a sensory panel, coordinating and delivering an annual sensory insights program according to business needs.
• Experience providing consultancy to ensure an in-depth understanding of project objectives through close collaboration with various project teams to implement accurate sensory approaches.
• Expert in sensory methodology, standard processes, and all elements of reporting on sensory results.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders cross-functionally and communicate clearly in English and local language.
• Past experience promoting cross-functional communication and establishing positive relationships both internally and externally.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join BAT and become part of an environment that emphasizes internal advancement and real career progression.
• You’ll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

Why join BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, certifying excellent employee conditions. Collaboration, inclusion, and partnership underpin everything we do at BAT. We are committed to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, nationality, disability, age, or background. We see career breaks as opportunities and support professionals restarting their careers through programs like The Global Returners program. Come bring your difference and see what is possible at BAT.