Sensory Panel Leader for BAT in Malmö

Adecco; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 390,600 - 580,320; Full time

Job summary

A Sensory Panel Leader is sought by Adecco for a leading multinational company in Malmö. In this hands-on role, you will lead the daily execution of sensory panels evaluating nicotine and tobacco pouches, including VELO and Lundgrens.

You will be onsite in Malmö, collaborating with a global sensory team and supporting scientists with data collection, analysis, and reporting. The six-month assignment offers potential for permanent employment and requires fluent English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Consumer Science, Behavioural Science, Chemistry, Biology, Market Research, or a related field.
• Experience in sensory science, laboratory work, quality, research, product evaluation or consumer insights.
• Experience with statistical analysis and sensory software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of multiple sensory panels.
• Prepare samples and maintain an organized sensory laboratory.
• Recruit, train, and support 50+ sensory panellists.
• Lead panel sessions and create an engaging, professional environment.
• Support Sensory Scientists with questionnaire programming, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to new sensory methods, product development and continuous improvements.

Job description

Are you genuinely interested in tobacco and nicotine products and curious about how consumers experience flavours and sensory attributes? Do you enjoy working with people and want to be part of an international company where sensory science drives product development? Then this could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Sensory Panel Leader to join a leading multinational company in Malmö. In this hands‑on role, you will bring sensory science to life by leading the daily execution of sensory panels evaluating nicotine and tobacco pouches, including well‑known brands such as VELO and Lundgrens. You will work onsite in Malmö while collaborating with a global sensory team and international network.

This is a full‑time consultancy assignment through Adecco for an initial six‑month period, with the possibility of permanent employment.

Your Responsibilities

As a Sensory Panel Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of sensory studies. Your responsibilities include:

• Managing the daily operations of multiple sensory panels.
• Preparing samples and maintaining an organized sensory laboratory.
• Recruiting, training, and supporting 50+ sensory panellists.
• Leading panel sessions and creating an engaging and professional environment.
• Supporting Sensory Scientists with questionnaire programming, panel performance, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Contributing to new sensory methods, product development, and continuous improvements.

Who Are You?

Success in this role is driven as much by your personality as your experience. We are looking for someone who is mature, confident, and enjoys taking ownership. You build trust easily, communicate professionally, and feel comfortable leading training sessions and moderating groups of up to 20 participants.

Most importantly, you have a genuine interest in tobacco and nicotine products and a curiosity for how flavours and sensations translate into human perception. You are structured, detail‑oriented, adaptable, and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Rather than having a specific degree, we are looking for someone with the right mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine interest in tobacco and nicotine products.

A degree in Food Science, Consumer Science, Behavioural Science, Chemistry, Biology, Market Research, or another relevant field is considered an advantage, as is experience within sensory science, laboratory work, quality, research, product evaluation, or consumer insights.

Experience with statistical analysis, sensory software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Copilot) is beneficial.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

Practical Information

• Full‑time position based onsite in Malmö, Monday to Friday.
• Working hours are 9:30 AM–5:30 PM when sensory panels are running and 9:00 AM–5:00 PM otherwise.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a car are beneficial.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine people, science, and product development and have a genuine interest in tobacco and nicotine products, we would love to hear from you.

Contact details

Background checks as well as drug and alcohol tests will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact the responsible recruiter: Artemis Nikpour via [e-mail].

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact support via [e-mail]. We look forward to receiving your application!