Principal Consumer Insights Scientist: Sensory & Data

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Learning & development (Mars U)

Job summary

Mars Snacking is seeking a Principal Consumer Technical Insights Scientist in Chicago to lead complex sensory and consumer research projects. You will distill data to drive product development, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness while guiding cross-functional teams with advanced analytics.

The role requires 12+ years in technical leadership, SME status in sensory/consumer statistics, and experience developing predictive models linking sensory attributes to consumer acceptance and

Qualifications

• Master's/PhD in a relevant field stated.
• 12+ years of deep technical experience leading complex projects.
• Statistical SME for sensory and consumer research advising on samples and methods.
• Experience building predictive models linking sensory attributes to consumer acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration - influence strategy using advanced sensory, consumer and data analysis tools.
• Test Execution and Methodology - lead design and execution of complex studies with learning plans.
• Technical Recommendations - advise on statistics, data science, consumer psychology and product development.
• Industry Knowledge - scan for new sensory analytics methods and network with field experts.

Skills

Sensory Science

Statistical Analysis

Consumer Research

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Sensory Science, Food Science, Consumer Science, Psychology, Statistics, or related

Job description

Mars Snacking is seeking a Principal Consumer Technical Insights Scientist in Chicago to lead complex sensory and consumer research projects. You will distill data to drive product development, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness while guiding cross-functional teams with advanced analytics.

The role requires 12+ years in technical leadership, SME status in sensory/consumer statistics, and experience developing predictive models linking sensory attributes to consumer acceptance and