Sr. Scientist Consumer Sciences Projects (Sensory Science))

Philip Morris International; Kota Pasuruan; Sur place; IDR 200 000 000 - 420 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Philip Morris International is seeking a Scientist Consumer Sciences Projects to lead end-to-end sensory and consumer testing initiatives within R&D. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver robust study results.

The role emphasizes applying sensory methodologies, translating insights into product direction, and ensuring regulatory and PMI standards are met.

Qualifications

• Master’s in science or equivalent in area of specialization (e.g. Consumer Sciences, Sensory science).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an R&D environment in fast-moving consumer goods.

Responsabilités

• Lead Consumer Sciences projects focusing on Sensory Science by defining objectives and coordinating internal experts and external partners.
• Generate actionable insights from sensory and consumer data to guide product development and ensure proper documentation.

Connaissances

Sensory Science

Consumer Insights

Collaboration

English Proficiency

Formation

Master’s in science

Description du poste

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Wherever you join our crucial 47,000-strong Operations team, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI’s shift from selling cigarettes to our new smoke-free products has changed the way we work. New products bring new challenges – in the way we source and buy raw materials, in the way we engineer and manufacture, and in our supply chain planning.

Bring us your curiosity and a desire to challenge the everyday and we’ll give you lots of responsibility. You’ll help us improve, inject innovation and create new ways of working. You’ll be solving supply chain problems that span the whole world: a smoke-free world.

Your ‘day to day’

As a Scientist Consumer Sciences Projects you will represent end‑to‑end Consumer Sciences support within R&D, by leading the development and implementation of fit‑for‑purpose consumer tools with a specific focus on Sensory Science, delivering seamless and consumer‑centric testing projects, and coordinating cross‑functional projects to ensure robust assessment of product and sensory experience in support of rapid innovation.

More Specifically, You Will

• Lead Consumer Sciences projects (with a focus on Sensory Science) by defining research objectives, designing appropriate sensory and consumer methodologies, and coordinating internal experts and external partners within agreed timelines and resources.


• Generate actionable insights to guide product development by analyzing and interpreting sensory and consumer data, communicating clear recommendations to R&D teams, and ensuring proper data documentation and knowledge management in line with internal and regulatory standards.


• Develop and manage sensory research capabilities by overseeing end-to-end delivery with external agencies, ensuring methodological rigor, alignment on protocols, and high-quality, timely, and actionable outputs.


• Drive continuous improvement of Consumer Sciences approaches by contributing to the development and standardization of methodologies, tools, and best practices, with a particular focus on advancing sensory science capabilities.


• Translate consumer insights into product direction by identifying key consumer needs and converting them into clear sensory and technical requirements, ensuring strong integration of the consumer perspective into product development.


• Ensure high quality, compliant study delivery by maintaining scientific rigor, operational excellence, and adherence to PMI and regulatory standards.

Who we’re looking for

• Master’s in science or equivalent in area of specialization (e.g. Consumer Sciences, Sensory science…)


• Minimum 5 years of experience in an R&D environment in the field of fast-evolving, fast-to-deliver consumer goods environment


• Demonstrated experience of applying sensory methodologies and managing external consumer research (qualitative and quantitative) to develop products.


• Sound ability to collaborate, engage, communicate and present in multi-functional environments.


• Passionate about bringing the voice of the consumers into the design of our products


• Curious and eager to learn and understand our products.


• Proficiency in English, both written and oral

What we offer

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.


• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.


• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.


• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.

To join our growing team…

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