Job Title: Consumer Insights Senior Scientist, Windsor
Location:
Slough, United Kingdom
Work Mode:
Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)
Salary:
£57,000 – 65,000, annual bonus, benefits
Overview:
The Consumer Insights Senior Scientist plays a key role in translating consumer insights into impactful product, packaging, and innovation strategies. This role integrates scientific expertise with creativity to shape consumer experiences, collaborating with R&D, marketing, and consumer insights teams to drive business growth and differentiation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sensory & Consumer Research: Design, execute, analyze, and translate sensory and consumer research into actionable insights for product and packaging innovation, applying advanced methodologies and storytelling skills.
2. Strategic Business Influence: Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate insights into product narratives, identify market opportunities, and develop claims strategies.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between research, brand strategy, and product development to ensure insights drive decisions.
4. Technology & Program Development: Lead research initiatives, conduct testing, and adapt to complex project scopes with analytical and creative thinking.
5. Capability Development & Leadership: Mentor junior staff and develop sensory training programs.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields; Master’s preferred.
* 7+ years experience in consumer and market research, or 4+ with a Master’s.
* Expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and interpretation.
* Strong analytical, storytelling, and leadership skills.
* Experience with Design Thinking and consumer-centric innovation.
* Passion for diversity and inclusion in teams.
What We Offer:
* Work with diverse, talented teams guided by our Five Principles.
* Purpose-driven work with opportunities for growth and learning, including Mars University.
* Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus.
* Commitment to accessibility and equal opportunity.
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