Product Experience Researcher Statistics

IFF; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Job summary

IFF in Bengaluru, India (onsite) is seeking a senior data and statistics professional to craft technology-enabled flavor designs and interpret consumer data for product development. You will lead quantitative research, design tests, and present insights to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentorship of teammates, and strong analytical communication to shape flavors that define brand identities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Food Science, Neuroscience or relevant discipline.
• 8–10 years of statistics and data analysis experience; sensory experience is a plus.
• Expertise in quantitative research methods.
• Ability to mentor less experienced teammates.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative consumer and sensory data using statistical models.
• Translate raw data into insights and actionable recommendations.
• Design quantitative consumer tests.
• Generate sensory and consumer data.
• Identify sensory and consumer insights methods to match project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design research.
• Conduct qualitative consumer research from moderator guides to moderating.
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Work with Product Experience team to collaborate on research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience

Tools

XLSTAT

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Bengaluru, India (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Analyze quantitative consumer and sensory data using statistical models.
• Translate raw data into insights and actionable recommendations that support the development of flavors with guidance from manager.
• Design quantitative consumer tests.
• Generate sensory and consumer data.
• Identify and implement sensory & consumer insights methods to match project objectives.
• Work with cross-function teams and collaborate effectively to design appropriate research.
• Conduct qualitative consumer research (from creating moderator guides to moderating).
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and customers (with guidance from Senior or Manager) to showcase consumer understanding in the flavors developed.
• Work with Product Experience team to collaborate on research (confer with Researchers, Descriptive Panel leader and Technicians).

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Food Science, Neuroscience or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Statistics and Data Analysis experience, sensory experience will be a plus.
• Expertise in quantitative research method.
• Ability to leverage your expertise and knowledge to support less experienced team members.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• High learning agility and commitment to achieving outcomes, combined with creative problem-solving and strong teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with advance research tools e.g., XLSTAT.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Advanced skills in Statistics and data analysis.
• Expertise in advanced statistical techniques.
• Curiosity and learning improvement desire.

Why Choose Us?

• Multinational and supporting environment
• Health insurance
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more