global consumer science specialist.

You will leverage your expertise in quality and food technology to:

• Establish and execute global learning plans.
• Define the right methodologies and product testing protocols.
• Translate consumer needs into technical briefs for successful product renovations and innovations.
• Develop and execute research plans (qualitative & quantitative research related to product testing, claims testing, testing of MVPs, prototype trials, and concept refinement).
• Brief and manage external research agencies, and coordinate internal teams (including data scientists) for data analysis, reporting, and debriefing. You will translate results into insights and simple recommendations.
• Lead competitive intelligence programs related to the top 12 markets. You will track the competitive performance of our products and portfolios versus the competition.
• Validate the category expansion strategy and the taste segment in each market, and identify new opportunities.
• Consolidate insights and patterns, and share knowledge to maximize synergies and speed in the replication of innovation and strategic projects.
• Manage trainees and relationships with partner agencies.
• Guide and train Zone S&CS specialists regarding S&CS-Toolkits & Data Collection programs.
• Maintain and develop an external network related to Sensory, Physiology, Nutrition, Psychology, Behavior, Semiotics, Applied Data Science, Design of Experiments, and Consumer Science.

• Master's or PhD degree in Consumer Behavior/Psychology/Food Sciences/Physiology/Nutrition/Applied Statistics or Data Science.
• Good experience in the field of Sensory & Consumer Science or Consumer Research.
• Fluent in English (written/spoken), other languages are a strong asset.
• Proficiency with data collection and analysis software such as: Eye questions, Fizz or Comp sense, Xlstats is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with a pragmatic mindset.
• The ability to streamline communication, tell a story based on results, keep things simple, develop options and recommendations for the team, taking into account cost/time/quality.