Consumer Scientist II Innovation

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a manager, you plan and organize cross‑functional projects and develop consumer‑centric objectives and strategies in response to business needs.

You also interact independently with stakeholders.

You will deliver on single and multi‑stage projects, meeting standards and time frames by designing research and producing quality, actionable data.

You will lead development of learning plans and all aspects of qualitative and quantitative consumer research and sensory methods and ensure that it is translated into a cohesive story.

To that end, you will interpret results, report and present findings, and make recommendations that contribute to decision making.

In this role, you may also lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, reporting and assess panelist's performance, interact with your peers, junior developers/marketing and other colleagues, and may take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments.

This role requires understanding and the application of multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from the research.

Teamwork is essential in this position.

You will partner with key stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) and cross‑functional team to ensure that the work is aligned with strategic priorities and ensure that procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Qualifications in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar
• Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods
• Sensory testing methods (Round Table, QDA, Discrimination, etc.)
• Statistics to analyze data and interpret results
• Handling multiple priorities and adhering to deadlines
• Effectively partner with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic and innovation priorities of the business
• Working with cross‑functional teams and business partners
• Embrace ambiguity. Operate with a lot of ambiguity to tackle new business challenges and changing or emerging consumer behaviors which requires comfort with finding new ways to solve problems.
• Project planning and management skills
• Problem solving, creating solutions and working independently
• Microsoft Office applications
• Effectively communicating verbally and in writing in English

What you need to know about this position:
In this role you will lead the holistic consumer learning plan to support global beyond the core biscuit and baked snacks as part of the Consumer Science Innovation HUB.

Excitement for our brands and intellectual curiosity.

Highly motivated BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or similar.

2-3 years of experience, preferably in the food industry and/or in consumer and sensory studies.

Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.

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This hybrid opportunity is based in East Hanover, NJ, and requires attendance in the office three days per week.

The base salary range for this position is $69,300 to $95,315; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for over achievement based on performance and company results.

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