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Research Manager-Sensory & Consumer
Science
Barilla - Bannockburn, IL
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AGENCY CALLS**
The Research Manager-Sensory& Consumer Science provides leadership and
expertise to effectively design and conduct the innovative sensory and
consumer test protocols and analyze the research data supporting long- and
short-term business strategy. Recommendations are to be formulated by data
analysis and will be used to support projects and mitigate risks identified
in new or existing product/packaging opportunities in the Americas Region in
alignment with global Research, Development and Quality group guidelines.
Key Accountabilities
Develop and implement sensory and consumer studies that provide guidance to
R&D for the design and optimization of products/packages in the Americas.
Apply best-in-class sensory& consumer methodologies to help develop
superior products in accordance with group sensory guidelines and local
standards.
Ensure the quality of our products through monitoring sensory characteristics
of our brands at all manufacturing sites in alignment with defined
specifications.
Develop and apply new methodologies of Sensory & Consumer Science in the
Americas.
Manage in autonomy Sensory& Consumer studies in the Americas, concerning
products under development or already in the market, in order to assess
consumer preference and sensory attributes.
Evolve the local sensory practice, supporting continuous improvement on new
ingredients/technologies for effective development, cost optimization, quality
improvement or processing efficiencies in alignment with local desired
financial targets.
Analyze and interpret sensory and consumer data and report on findings in
order to leverage value added consumer insights, in coordination with top
class Sensory & Consumer Agencies.
Apply human senses and statistical models to describe and quantify the
sensory differences between products and ingredients and to optimize products
for consumer acceptance.
Apply project management principles to execute multiple project work and
ensure development activities are aligned with timelines.
Provide expertise on sensory evaluation to Barilla America’s teams,
collaborating with Market Research in order to improve consumer
understanding.
Other duties as assigned .
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Food or Sensory Science or related field OR Behavioral
or Social Science fields; Master’s degree or PhD preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in or with a food manufacturing
company (agency, research center, etc.)
Minimum of 5 years of identifying food sensory methods, and executing sensory
and consumer research
Experience in data analysis with actionable business results presented to the
business
Proven experience leading a project and motivating a team to deliver business
results on time and within budget
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience writing
technical papers
Strong attention to detail, organized self-starter/motivated and able to work
autonomously
Proficient in MS Office; experience in SAS and/or SPSS preferred
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time
The Individual
must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not now or in the
future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
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Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to
prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal
employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal,
state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally.
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