Nestle
Principal Innovation Sensory Insights Scientist
Nestle, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, us, 02324
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Innovation Sensory Insights
is an essential function within Nestle Health Science’s R&D organization that supports both innovation and renovation projects through sensory & product experience research. The team is looking for a
Principal Scientist
who will drive high-level consumer and sensory expertise to research, technology and process-related programs, build and continuously improve functional capabilities, and ensure execution of global consumer-centric initiatives.
In this leadership position, this individual will have the opportunity for impact and influence at all levels of the organization. Reporting to the Director of R&D Innovation Insights, the Principal will lead projects with minimal oversight and oversee a team of 3 sensory scientists who independently lead their own projects.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consumer Centricity:
Drive consumer centricity throughout the innovation & renovation process to optimize every consumer experience by being an advocate for our consumers.
Foundational Knowledge:
Serve as a trusted advisor and recognized consumer and sensory expert to lead complex, strategic projects.
Innovation / Renovation Mastership:
Utilize advanced design of experiment techniques to escalate Innovation and Renovation impact.
Collaboration and Knowledge Leadership:
Advance vendor program relationships cultivated on trust and transparency.
Technical Expertise:
Build and enhance functional capabilities and ensure cross-functional execution of global consumer-centric sensory programs.
Value Delivery:
Ensure mastership and full utilization of internal sensory discrimination and descriptive analysis panels.
Continuous Improvement Mindset:
Drive out-of-the-box thinking and new method development adoption.
Operational Excellence:
Responsible for establishing sensory specifications that drive quality and manufacturing excellence.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
University graduate with a MS or PhD in food science, sensory evaluation, sensory science, psychology, consumer science, marketing research, nutrition, or statistics required.
10+ years of experience with master’s level degree or a Ph.D. with 7+ years of experience.
Expert knowledge in consumer, sensory, and market research techniques.
Strong written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on effective visual storytelling.
Strong organizational skills and able to work well in a team environment.
Independently motivated with good interpersonal/teamwork skills.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
A proactive, independent person, able to lead/manage/complete projects with minimal supervision.
STRATEGIC IMPACT:
This position supports the R&D Nestlé Global environment and delivers services to various operating companies.
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Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Innovation Sensory Insights
is an essential function within Nestle Health Science’s R&D organization that supports both innovation and renovation projects through sensory & product experience research. The team is looking for a
Principal Scientist
who will drive high-level consumer and sensory expertise to research, technology and process-related programs, build and continuously improve functional capabilities, and ensure execution of global consumer-centric initiatives.
In this leadership position, this individual will have the opportunity for impact and influence at all levels of the organization. Reporting to the Director of R&D Innovation Insights, the Principal will lead projects with minimal oversight and oversee a team of 3 sensory scientists who independently lead their own projects.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consumer Centricity:
Drive consumer centricity throughout the innovation & renovation process to optimize every consumer experience by being an advocate for our consumers.
Foundational Knowledge:
Serve as a trusted advisor and recognized consumer and sensory expert to lead complex, strategic projects.
Innovation / Renovation Mastership:
Utilize advanced design of experiment techniques to escalate Innovation and Renovation impact.
Collaboration and Knowledge Leadership:
Advance vendor program relationships cultivated on trust and transparency.
Technical Expertise:
Build and enhance functional capabilities and ensure cross-functional execution of global consumer-centric sensory programs.
Value Delivery:
Ensure mastership and full utilization of internal sensory discrimination and descriptive analysis panels.
Continuous Improvement Mindset:
Drive out-of-the-box thinking and new method development adoption.
Operational Excellence:
Responsible for establishing sensory specifications that drive quality and manufacturing excellence.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
University graduate with a MS or PhD in food science, sensory evaluation, sensory science, psychology, consumer science, marketing research, nutrition, or statistics required.
10+ years of experience with master’s level degree or a Ph.D. with 7+ years of experience.
Expert knowledge in consumer, sensory, and market research techniques.
Strong written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on effective visual storytelling.
Strong organizational skills and able to work well in a team environment.
Independently motivated with good interpersonal/teamwork skills.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
A proactive, independent person, able to lead/manage/complete projects with minimal supervision.
STRATEGIC IMPACT:
This position supports the R&D Nestlé Global environment and delivers services to various operating companies.
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