Job Description

The Innovation Manager – Sensory Evaluation will lead the development and implementation of sensory evaluation strategies to support new product development, quality improvement, and consumer insights. This role bridges R&D, marketing, and production teams, ensuring that product sensory attributes align with brand positioning, consumer expectations, and market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee sensory evaluation programs to support product innovation, reformulation, and quality monitoring.
• Design and implement sensory testing methodologies, including descriptive analysis, discrimination tests, and consumer acceptance tests.
• Manage internal and external sensory panels, including recruitment, training, and calibration of panelists.
• Collaborate with R&D and product development teams to translate sensory insights into actionable recommendations.
• Analyze and interpret sensory data, integrating results with market research and consumer feedback.
• Lead cross-functional innovation projects, ensuring sensory attributes are optimized for target markets.
• Stay updated on advancements in sensory science, testing technologies, and data analysis tools.
• Work closely with quality assurance to ensure sensory quality standards are met for all products.
• Present sensory evaluation results and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for sensory evaluation projects.

Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science,.
• experience in sensory evaluation, ideally within the food, beverage, or FMCG industries.
• Proven experience managing sensory panels and applying sensory methodologies in product innovation.
• Strong statistical analysis skills and proficiency with sensory analysis software (e.g., Compusense, XLSTAT).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and consumer-focused mindset.
  

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