R&D Consumer Experience Specialist

Flora Food Group

Wageningen

6 days ago

Wageningen

6 days ago

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R&D Consumer Experience Specialist

Flora Food Group seeks an R&D Consumer Experience Specialist in Wageningen, Netherlands. This hybrid role designs and leads consumer and sensory research programmes to drive innovation. Requires a Master's degree in Sensory Science or related field, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills.

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Hybrid

Full-time

Mid Level

Sensory Science

Consumer Research

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

Hybrid

Experience Required

3 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

at least 3 years of relevant experience

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

sensory scienceconsumer researchqualitative methodologiesquantitative methodologiesadvanced analyticsstatisticsdata scienceresearch methodologyDesign Thinkingregulatory and labelling frameworks

Soft Skills

critical thinkinginfluencingcollaborationstakeholder managementstorytelling

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)

digital insight platformsAI-enabled research tools

Key Responsibilities

•Act as the consumer science ambassador, embedding the consumer voice throughout the product lifecycle.
•Design and lead consumer and sensory research programmes.
•Lead sensory and consumer testing to evaluate product concepts, prototypes, packaging and competitor products.
•Integrate consumer, sensory, culinary, and competitive insights into actionable recommendations.
•Apply advanced analytical techniques to understand consumer drivers and identify opportunities.
•Translate complex findings into compelling stories and business recommendations for senior stakeholders.
•Partner with external agencies and research providers.
•Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance insight generation and research efficiency.

R&DConsumer ExperienceSensory ScienceConsumer ResearchInnovationFMCGHybridWageningenFlora Food Group

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

sensory scienceconsumer researchqualitative methodologiesquantitative methodologiesadvanced analyticsstatisticsdata scienceresearch methodologyDesign Thinkingregulatory and labelling frameworks

Soft Skills

critical thinkinginfluencingcollaborationstakeholder managementstorytelling

Key Responsibilities

•Act as the consumer science ambassador, embedding the consumer voice throughout the product lifecycle.

•Design and lead consumer and sensory research programmes.

•Lead sensory and consumer testing to evaluate product concepts, prototypes, packaging and competitor products.

•Integrate consumer, sensory, culinary, and competitive insights into actionable recommendations.

•Apply advanced analytical techniques to understand consumer drivers and identify opportunities.

•Translate complex findings into compelling stories and business recommendations for senior stakeholders.

•Partner with external agencies and research providers.

•Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance insight generation and research efficiency.