Sensory Scientist

Job description

Do you want to play a crucial role in a dynamic team to make our products even more meaningful and do you have a hands on and solutions oriented approach? This is your chance as Sensory Scientist in the AMN Sensory & Behavior Science (SBS) department!

 

Location

Utrecht (The Nederlands)

Missions & Responsibilities

 

Contribute to SBS Strategy & collaboration with business partners for the AMN division

·  Lead together with the sensory manager the design, implementation and debriefing of sensory studies to provide the business with needed insights.
·  Build a strong relationship with R&D, Strategy & Insights and Marketing partners to anticipate and create relevant SBS roadmap that meets the business ambition and needs.
·  Contribute together with the sensory manager to getting knowledge of the competitive environment of the AMN portfolio\

 

Manage sensory multi-studies to support the business

·  Contribute and decide on the methodology to use in the sensory studies in accordance to the business relevance
·  Work in collaboration with the behavior experts to build relevant behavior studies
·  Participate in the selection of relevant external agencies to help with delivering the SBS roadmap
·  Translate sensory and behavior outcomes into tangible PD actions
·  Ensure efficient studies management from brief development, data collection, statistical analysis, report and action plan for implementation

 

Methodology and  competencies

·  Contribute to adapting SBS methodologies adapted to patients
·  Contribute to creating, adapting and maintaining competencies in the AMN SBS team.

 

Increase credibility of Sensory and Behavior Science department inside and outside AMN

·  Leverage science within Danone and build external collaborations with universities and experts in order to develop patients access.
·  Contribute to creating, maintaining and developing sensory & consumer skills within the team.
·  Participate actively to scientific communication (paper, congresses,  etc)

 

Profile

·  Food scientist preferably (Food engineer degree or master degree in sensory science).
·  More than 3-years’ experience in Sensory sciences.
·  You work and communicate in English.
·   International experience would be a bonus.

Skills

·  Experience in project management
·  Knowledge of stakeholder management
·  Team spirit
·  Autonomy to organize a planning, to follow up and to anticipate project needs and priority setting
·  Ability to connect easily with Stakeholders
·  Proactive, motivating, hands-on mentality, team player, independent worker, strong organization skills, flexible, thinking in solutions and act accordingly
·  Passion for connecting with patients & consumers

 

Are you the Scientist we are looking for?
If you have any question about the position or the recruitment procedure, please contact Ingrid Cusiel (Lead Recruiter) via + or

 If you are interested, please apply through our website,

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