Scientist, Consumer Technical Insights

Universal Robina Corporation; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Robina Corporation seeks a Scientist, Consumer Technical Insights to translate consumer needs into technical product requirements.

You will lead CTI programs, synthesize consumer and sensory data, and guide product innovation and white space development across categories and markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (see above)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in FMCG
• Technical depth and savvy
• Knowledge of the technical and business side of the category
• Knowledge of updated food regulations
• Knowledge on P&L and basic costing exercises
• Knowledge on tools relevant to consumer behavior and buying pattern.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of CTI programs, consolidating consumer and sensory data into clear, actionable insights that inform innovation pipelines.
• Act as the CTI lead for one or more product categories or countries, while supporting others based on expertise and capacity.
• Translate consumer understanding into technical guidance, bridging consumer language and sensory outputs to enable faster product development.
• Conduct research studies from end-to-end—from briefs to high-quality execution.
• Analyze research findings and deliver clear insights and recommendations for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with internal partners to anticipate consumer needs and assess new technologies.
• Stay current on advanced sensory and research methodologies and contribute to team learning.
• Uphold safety, data integrity, and ethical standards in all research activities.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Regulatory knowledge

Consumer behavior tools

P&L knowledge

Costing exercises

Education

BS Food Technology

BS Food Science

BS Chemistry

BS Chemical Engineering

BS Economics

Tools

Market research tools

Job description

Universal Robina Corporation is looking for a Scientist, Consumer Technical insights. The Scientist, Consumer Technical Insights, plays a pivotal role in translating consumer needs into technical product requirements. This role uses a range of sensory, qualitative, and quantitative methods to generate insights that guide product innovation, white space development, and competitive differentiation. The CTI Scientist partners closely with R&D and Consumer Market Insights teams to create consumer-preferred products and drive profitable growth.

What are the Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of CTI programs, consolidating consumer and sensory data into clear, actionable insights that inform innovation pipelines and close key knowledge gaps.
• Act as the CTI lead for one or more product categories or countries, while supporting others based on expertise and capacity.
• Translate consumer understanding into technical guidance, effectively bridging consumer language and sensory panel outputs to enable faster, more informed product development.
• Conduct research studies from end-to-end—developing briefs, coordinating immersions and product preparations, designing research materials, and ensuring high-quality execution.
• Analyze research findings and deliver clear, impactful insights and recommendations that guide cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with internal partners to anticipate consumer needs, evaluate product and packaging opportunities, and assess the potential of new technologies.
• Stay current on advanced sensory and research methodologies, and contribute to continuous learning and capability building within the team.
• Uphold safety, data integrity, and ethical standards in all aspects of product testing and research execution

What are the Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in BS Food Technology, BS Food Science, BS Chemistry, BS Chemical Engineering, BS Economics, or other related courses.
• At least 3 years' experience, at least came from FMCG industry.
• Technical depth and savvy
• Knowledge of the technical and business side of the category
• Knowledge of updated food regulations
• Knowledge on P&L and basic costing exercises
• Knowledge on tools relevant to consumer behavior and buying pattern.

NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. All URC recruitment processes happen in our respective offices or plants. Recruitment processes are only carried out by our Talent Acquisition teams with an official corporate email address.