Senior Sensory Scientist, Meals & Beverage Innovation

Campbell Soup Supply; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell's is seeking a Senior Sensory Scientist to independently lead sensory and consumer research programs for the Meals and Beverage Division, partnering with R&D, Marketing, Insights, Quality, and other teams to translate product development needs into robust research strategies.

You will design studies across the stage-gate process, apply DoE approaches, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendations that guide innovation, renovation, quality, and growth for Campbell's iconic brands.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior sensory science lead on project teams, recommending research strategies and selecting the most appropriate sensory and consumer methods to address key business and technical objectives.
• Partner closely with R&D, Marketing, Insights, Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align research priorities, influence project direction, and maximize business impact.
• Independently lead sensory and consumer research projects from problem definition and study design through data collection, analysis, interpretation, recommendation, and communication of results.
• Translate complex or ambiguous business and product-development questions into focused research objectives, integrated learning plans, and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and apply deep knowledge of Meals and Beverage products, sensory profiles, consumer expectations, and category dynamics to guide product development and differentiation.
• Integrate sensory, consumer, analytical, and product data, as appropriate, to develop sound, evidence-based recommendations and clearly communicate business implications, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead internal product evaluations and tasting experiences across categories, translating observations into critical sensory insights and product-development guidance leveraging our "Mind the Gap" philosophy.
• Design and execute sensory research using appropriate methodologies and statistical approaches to support innovation, renovation, enablers, business continuity, and quality initiatives.
• Develop and apply actionable Design of Experiments (DoE) approaches in partnership with key stakeholders to efficiently answer product and research questions.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and project teams, share best practices, and contribute to the development and adoption of new sensory and consumer research capabilities.
• Identify and partner with external research providers as needed, providing technical direction and ensuring methodological rigor, data quality, timely delivery, and effective communication of results.
• Continually explore and apply approaches that strengthen understanding of the quantifiable dimensions of flavor, texture, and the overall product experience.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Job description

Campbell's is seeking a Senior Sensory Scientist to independently lead sensory and consumer research programs for the Meals and Beverage Division, partnering with R&D, Marketing, Insights, Quality, and other teams to translate product development needs into robust research strategies.

You will design studies across the stage-gate process, apply DoE approaches, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendations that guide innovation, renovation, quality, and growth for Campbell's iconic brands.