Sensory & Consumer Insights Scientist

mars; Nederland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University training

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mars Food & Nutrition in Oud-beijerland, Netherlands invites a passionate Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead consumer-centric research across the product development lifecycle. You will design, execute, and interpret studies that connect consumer insights with product design and renovation strategies.

Collaborating with R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams, you will translate data into actionable recommendations, strengthen product claims, and build external partnerships to stay ahead of

Qualifications

• Academic background in Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Food Science, Life Sciences, Consumer Research, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading sensory and consumer research programs within an R&D, innovation, or product development environment.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, experimental design, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sensory and consumer research programs that generate actionable insights throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Design, execute, and interpret sensory and consumer studies to understand the relationship between consumers and our products.
• Translate complex research findings into clear recommendations that guide product design, innovation, and business decisions.
• Partner closely with R&D, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Commercial teams to ensure consumer learnings are embedded in product development strategies.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen product claims and validate them through robust consumer testing.
• Build strong relationships with external research partners and leverage emerging methodologies, tools, and technologies to deepen consumer understanding.
• Provide expertise in research design, data analysis, statistical approaches, and best practices in sensory and consumer science.
• Stay connected to industry developments and proactively identify new opportunities to strengthen our consumer‑centric approach.

Skills

Sensory science

Consumer insights

Statistical analysis

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in a relevant field

Tools

R/Statistics

SPSS

Job description

Mars Food & Nutrition in Oud-beijerland, Netherlands invites a passionate Sensory & Consumer Scientist to lead consumer-centric research across the product development lifecycle. You will design, execute, and interpret studies that connect consumer insights with product design and renovation strategies.

Collaborating with R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams, you will translate data into actionable recommendations, strengthen product claims, and build external partnerships to stay ahead of