PepsiCo is looking for a Sensory Scientist for a 12-month FTC role based in Leicester, with the possibility to extend. You will deliver insights grounded in Sensory & Consumer Science that inform product and packaging development decisions, delivering differentiated products that win in the marketplace. Around the world, we are working hard to give people the tastes they desire and the nutrition they need, dreaming globally and acting locally.
What You'll Do
- Work within a team of Sensory Scientists and Managers to lead Sensory and Consumer Experience research for R&D Foods teams to drive product, package, and process design decisions.
- Develop and execute compelling research plans to enable clear product and process design decisions for product development.
- Work closely with cross-functional partners to clarify proposition questions and create joint learning plans as needed.
- Work with Experience teammates with flexibility to ensure adequate resourcing of projects and respond to changes in project prioritization and business constraints.
- Summarize results, interpret, make recommendations, and present results cross-functionally both in writing and orally.
- Deliver recommendations based on the data to impact business decisions and influence the business agenda.
- Collaborate across Experience to explore new capabilities which maximize productivity, increase agility, and drive new insights while sharing learnings across the broader organization.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of a BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Consumer Psychology, Market Research, or a related technical discipline.
- Deep knowledge of product testing methodologies with strong background in both Qualitative & Quantitative research methods.
- Training and experience applying experimental design and statistics to sensory and consumer research.
- Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate key research learnings and implications clearly and concisely to all audiences.
Nice to Have
- Work experience in a consumer research or insights role, preferably in an FMCG environment.
Team & Environment
You will work within a team of Sensory Scientists and Managers.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Leicester.
