Sensory Senior Scientist H/F

YOU

You are passionate about R&D sensory sciences, and you have a significant experience developing it, notably in food and beverage sector. You are used to work in multicultural environment and so on to work in English. You have the ability to coordinate a small team and external partners.

Prioritization is part of your day to day, and you use to work according to a R&D strategical sensory portfolio to ensure your company objectives.

Autonomy, rigor, and creativity are your assets to elaborate such great potions as ours.
 

THE ROLE

The purpose of this role will be to drive support New Product Development (NPD) teams from sensory science perspective in order to ensure the business delivers great tasting and great looking beverages for our consumers, in line with market trends, action standards and sales targets.  

Within this role, you will manage different topics :

Sensory leadership 

• Coordination of sensory laboratory activity 
• Shelf life/stability/ageing sensory testing process 
• Sensory/consumer science testing and method development 
• Ensure reports of sensory testing are issued and available to all stakeholders 
• Guide the New Product Development team on the development of the liquid from a sensory point of view 
• Join Gemba activities for a deep understanding and analysis of the local consumers 
• As part of Suntory Brand Innovation Way, develop concept together with Marketing and other brand core team members, support external qualitative/quantitative consumer test, analyze consumer research data and support Core Brand Innovation team to interpret consumers’ feedback after launch and diagnose continuously the brand condition from a sensory point of view.

Sensory know-how 

• Ensure good sensory practice are followed
• Anticipate commercial requirements and plan proactive sensory research in line with the strategic requirements of the business 
• Scope and promote the development of new methods which improve the precision and speed of the sensory science team 
• Lead the operational sensory training programs within Suntory Beverage & Food Europe, SBFE, (i.e. factories), maintaining and enhancing the sensory expertise and of the SBFE teams 
• Represent the SBFE sensory team as a knowledge leader in the area of sensory science, both within Suntory and in the wider scientific community.
   

ABOUT US
Suntory Beverage & Food Europe is one of the biggest soft drinks actors in Europe. We relies on keens employees about their profession. We are responsible of legendary brands’ growth such as Orangina, Schweppes, Trina, La Casera, Oasis, Pulco, MayTea, Ribena, Lucozade, etc.

We propose to our colleagues a work environment where it’s good to live, work and develop their competencies. We are an inventive and daring company, with sincerely human and responsible values. With our unique mindset and energy, we are committed to promote positive and sustainable activities and lifestyles, with respect for environment and people.

YOUR FUTURE WITH US 
Join our company is not only join one of the major soft drinks players, but it is also to commit to your professional career. You will have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic people and you will find a supportive working environment that values work-life balance and that will help you to consolidate your skills.
 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Master 2 or Engineering school in a food-related science field (Food Science & Agriculture, Food Technology, Sensory, or behavioural science)
• 3 to 5 years of experience working within food companies
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate external partners and work remotely with stakeholders
• Delivery orientation and communication skills
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills
• Fluency in French and English, Spanish is an advantage.

This 10 month fixed-term contract is based in our headquarters in Neuilly-Sur-Seine. Start asap. 

OUR INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT COMMITMENT

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. 

We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society. 

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.