SENSORY & CONSUMER SCIENTIST
HADDENHAM, GB, HP17 8LB
Position: SENSORY & CONSUMER SCIENTIST EMEA
Based: Haddenham, UK
We are looking for Sensory and Consumer Scientist for our company which is located in Haddenham, UK
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise on appropriate sensory and consumer science methodologies and provide clear research proposals to meet the objectives of internal and external stakeholders and related projects, ensuring the action standards are met.
- Provide data analysis and interpretation of results, share with stakeholders in an appropriate format and provide clear actionable recommendations to the business.
- Demonstrate thought leadership and provide forward-thinking insights building aligned with EMEA strategies and to support business decisions.
- Manage consumer validation requirements to deliver actionable business insights and validation
- Work closely with the regional team to follow and drive implementation of regional and global best practices, international standards.
- Customer Intimacy & Relationship Building
- Work closely with R&D and Commercial stakeholders, and Insights to manage expectations and requirements and be the key support for any ad hoc sensory related activities
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Working experience in a FMCG environment in Sensory & Consumer Science
- A background in Sensory Science, Food Science or related discipline
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field with a Sensory/Consumer Science focus
- Have the capability to carry out complex data analysis and data interpretation and deliver outcome tailored to audience/requirements
- Sound knowledge of advanced statistical analysis methods
- Ability to prioritise and meeting tight timelines
- Flexible approach to manage changing priorities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Fully operational in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Enthusiastic about food
Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.