Sensory Qualitative Research Manager

Job Description

We are currently looking for a dynamic sensory scientist or R&D professional to work as a Qualitative Sensory Research Manager on exciting client innovation projects in our New York office.

Within this role, you will be working on all the portfolio of Sensory Qual methodologies we have developed at MMR for the last 12 years. You will be supporting our clients in designing ideal product and pack briefs to fit an idea, concept and positioning (being innovation or renovation), in understanding sensorially active characteristics during the consumption journey or in developing the complete guardrails for innovation, you will be working alongside our qual and brand consultant colleagues too!

You will be working across all MMR existing client teams and new ones too, which will provide a lot of variety in the product categories researched, as well as challenges. We are solution focused, so adaptability and quick thinking are crucial. Most of MMR’s work is food, drink and personal care related, so experience in these sectors is advantageous, to be able demonstrate relevant expertise to our clients.

All our Sensory Qual approaches use qualitative collaborative techniques, so consumer understanding and great client interaction are key to add value to the process. You will own the projects you work on and deliver them from proposal to debrief as well as be involved in business development initiatives to continue to grow our client base.

We conduct research all over the world, expect opportunities to travel and explore new countries. Any foreign language skills are therefore advantageous.

As part of the wider Sensory Community of MMR, you will also be sharing your sensory knowledge and assessment skills across the business and be involved in selling and delivering exciting new ventures likes Sensory Playbooks!

The team you will join is a welcoming bunch of foodies that love nothing more than to discover new things to try from all over the world and will offer keen support to our new team member!

Requirements

Energy and enthusiasm and willingness to get stuck in

Strong passion for sensory research and innovation in fmcg / cpg sectors

Sensory moderation – candidates should be able to elicit detailed sensory vocabulary from trained panelists and transfer these moderation skills to working with clients / untrained consumers

Sensory acuity– ability to articulate product sensory characteristics themselves and to provide clear argumentation / recommendation on product differences to support a product selection relevant to the project objectives

Strong communication skills (fluent in written / spoken English is essential)

Love to collaborate and work as a team, but can working independently too

Ability to write engaging story led presentations and present with gravitas.

Benefits

MMR is an equal opportunities employer.