Sensory & Consumer Science Manager Flavour Solutions

About the Position

We are seeking a Sensory & Consumer Science Manager for Flavour Solutions to lead sensory and consumer science initiatives across EMEA. This strategic role supports McCormick’s Flavour Solutions (B2B) division and involves leading a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts. The Manager will help shape new product development, cost-out initiatives, product de-risking, and future innovation roadmaps. The role supports leading quick service restaurant customers and global and regional food and beverage manufacturers across various categories.

Locations

• Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Haddenham, Aylesbury, GB

Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Support product development from brief to completion by providing key sensory and consumer science inputs used during the lifecycle of projects.
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders to best meet business needs.
• Compile scientific sensory reports on objectives, methodologies, and results.
• Interpret results and present them in an appropriate format to stakeholders and provide recommendations.
• Work in close collaboration with quality teams in UK sites.
• Drive operational and strategic plans (e.g., roadmaps) with key Business Units.

Customer Facing

• Advise on correct methodologies to meet objectives to internal and external customers.
• Compile scientific proposals as per customer request/proactively.

Sensory and Consumer Science Functional Excellence

• Promote the Sensory & Consumer Science and Customer Centricity internally and externally.
• Gather and analyze sensory information according to recognized international standards.
• Drive growth of faster, more affordable research methods.

Team Leadership

• Line-manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts in the UK to ensure best practices are applied throughout the region and aligned with Sensory & Consumer Science Community of Practice (both EMEA and Global).
• Continuous maintenance of knowledge regarding Sensory and Consumer Science.
• Manage the prioritization of scheduling projects.
• Drive Sensory trainings and awareness sessions as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Sensory & Consumer Science, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable background in sensory & consumer science plus previous experience in a Sensory & Consumer Scientist role or similar.
• Experience leading or mentoring sensory and consumer science professionals, with the ability to develop others.
• Strong experience presenting to customers and stakeholders, including delivering training and practical sessions.
• Excellent written, verbal, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and confident working in cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and sensory and consumer science software packages.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards programs, including:
  • Health cash plan
  • Pension
  • Profit share
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee assistance program

McCormick ensures compensation is determined in line with the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, regardless of gender.

About the Company

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, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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