Product Innovation Manager - Sensory Science

Global sensory science is responsible for leading sensory science capabilities for cacao coating, filling, and beverage globally. This role will manage sensory activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams including CITS, Marketing, and Consumer Insights, and will play a key role in guiding global innovation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead sensory capability building on cacao coating, filling & beverage (40%)

o Establish baseline sensory and capability building across cacao coating, filling & beverage

o Promote sensory science as strategic enablers of innovation

o Develop sensory digitalization and sensory instrumental linkages

Manage Sensory Projects (40%)

o Partner with global marketing, consumer insight and CITS to define sensory targets

o Participate in project meetings and guide sensory plans

o Conduct and interpret sensory results for global innovation projects

o Study flavor science in cocoa powder and cacao coating

Panel management and training (20%)

o Recruit, train, and maintain internal sensory panel

o Ensure accuracy and consistency of sensory results

o Foster strong relationship with sensory vendors

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• PhD degree level in a Science or Engineering discipline, or equivalent, preferably in Food Science & Technology

• Minimal 8 years of experience in sensory and consumer research, preferably in food CPG confectionery or beverage

• Fluent in English. A second language is a plus.

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