Senior Sensory Manager

Description

Sensory Manager – Shape the Future of Sensory Science

Are you ready to bring your deep expertise in sensory science to a leading global brand ? As Sensory Manager , you will be the driving force behind our client’s sensory strategy, ensuring their products deliver unmatched consumer experiences and maintain market leadership.

Why This Role Matters

• Deliver Quality that Impacts Innovation – Your work will directly support product launches and renovation projects, helping ensure products meet consumer expectations and technical standards.
• Be the Voice of Sensory in a Scientific Environment – Work alongside a highly experienced R&D community and help ensure sensory science has a clear, valued voice in project discussions.
• Lead with Confidence – This is a key operational role where your leadership will drive the quality, efficiency, and reliability of sensory practices on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Your Impact as Sensory Manager

Lead a High-Performing Sensory Team – Manage and support a dedicated team of panellists and sensory scientists at our client site in Lausanne. Foster a positive, collaborative environment and ensure the delivery of high-quality, consistent sensory data through robust training, coaching, and performance monitoring.

Drive Sensory Excellence – Apply your sensory expertise to optimise test design, methodology, and panel performance. You’ll champion best practices and work with the wider R&D team to ensure sensory outputs are reliable, meaningful, and actionable.

Be a Trusted Partner to Our Client – Collaborate closely with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align sensory work with project needs. Your role is key in maintaining strong relationships and ensuring that sensory insight contributes to confident decision-making.

Challenge the Status Quo – Use your analytical mindset to assess existing routines, identify improvement opportunities, and maximise the use of available resources. You’ll help shape sensory practices that support innovation and effective product development.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets precision, this is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and make an impact in the sensory field!

A bit about us and our benefits!

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients - partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands.

Our team of over 900 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts and data scientists. We boast a true global reach with offices in Wallingford (near Oxford), London, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Cali (Colombia), Bangkok, Durban and Amsterdam.

What makes MMR special?

We are a "people first" company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust. Don't take our word for it though, check us out on Glassdoor. You'll see we're currently rated at 4.7 out of 5 as an employer destination and a massive 99% of our employees would recommend working for us to a friend. Add to that 99% of our people approve of our CEO and you a general feel of what it means to be part of the MMR family.

No two projects are ever the same, often involving exciting innovations, varied methods and international markets. It's a great opportunity to challenge and add value to client decision making, all while working with our passionate, friendly teams across the globe.

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world!

We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits to enhance your experience with us. Competitive salaries, ample holiday allowances, and unparalleled training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee well-being is what makes MMR truly shine.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Apply now!

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