Product Experience Researcher (Statistics)

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Learning and development programs

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) seeks a senior data and sensory scientist based in Bengaluru for an onsite role. You will analyze consumer and sensory data, design tests, and translate results into actionable insights under guidance.

The role emphasizes quantitative methods, cross-functional collaboration, and presenting findings to internal stakeholders. A strong statistics background and experience with sensory research are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Food Science, Neuroscience or related field.
• 8–10 years of statistics and data analysis experience, sensory background is a plus.
• Expertise in quantitative research methods and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative consumer and sensory data using statistical models.
• Translate data into insights and recommendations with managerial guidance.
• Design quantitative consumer tests.
• Generate sensory and consumer data for projects.
• Identify and implement sensory and consumer insights methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design research.
• Conduct qualitative consumer research from moderating to reporting.
• Present findings to stakeholders and customers to show consumer understanding.
• Work with Product Experience team on collaborative research.

Skills

Statistics

Data Analysis

Sensory Research

XLSTAT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Food Science, or Neuroscience

Tools

XLSTAT

Job description

Job Summary

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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.