Consumer Technical Insights (CTI) Sensory Scientist(m/w/x)

# Consumer Technical Insights (CTI) Sensory Scientist (m/f/d) **DEU-Lower Saxony-Verden** | **Full time** | **Hybrid** **Job Description:** This role is split into two main parts - 50% of the role is dedicated to sensory and consumer methodology/capabilities development while the other 50% is responsible for internal and external sensory panel management. The successful candidate will also lead projects to develop and/or pilot some of these new methodologies, tools or capabilities including deployment and training for relevant audiences once development is completed. All of this is in the context of Mars Pet Nutrition toolbox and in service of advancing Pet Nutrition capability to understand and deliver preferred user experiences for pets and pet parents. The job holder also champions the Key Quality Attributes (KQA) Community trainings and curriculum for cross-segment pack and product associates. **What are we looking for** * University degree (MS or PhD) in sensory & consumer science, food science, or related equivalent * Relevant experience in R&D in a business environment * Experience in application of sensory & consumer science in R&D * Experience in product development and sensory science preferred * Project management * Can work independently and as part of a team * Strong communication and presentation skills * Fluent in English **What will be you Key Responsibilities** * Manage the day-to-day operations of the VDN internal sensory panel (aroma and discrimination tests), including managing facilities, intern and contractor, panel engagement, panel leading and results and reports writing. * This role is responsible for managing the internal and external sensory panel project coordination, budget, execution and delivery of results In collaboration with external panel partners. * Advise on product sensory evaluation for Global and Regional R&D projects & stakeholders * Actively support R&D associate sensory trainings in developing their understanding of Mars' sensory methods, tools and capabilities via delivering aroma panel intensive training course, factory operator training, internal sensory panels and ad-hoc trainings on sensory language and sensory panel methods * Ensure knowledge and application of innovative sensory research methodologies within Mars Petcare via active participation in conferences and sensory testing research network * Functional expert of sensory data collection software * Develop standard operating procedures and guidelines to support implementation and uptake of sensory * Support the KQA Champions community, trainings and curriculum for cross-segment pack and product associates * As needed, support innovation projects in the pipeline with appropriate CTI skillset and leverage data to generate insights # LI-KG1 Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.