Consumer Science and Sensory Manager Haddenham, Buckinghamshire (near Oxford) In this role, you ll lead the future of flavour by driving the EMEA Consumer Science and Sensory (CSandS) strategy and shaping consumer-led insights into innovative product design in close collaboration with Product Development. As the voice of the consumer, you ll ensure every product experience sparks innovation and influences key business decisions across the organisation. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead Consumer Science and Sensory Strategy and Execution Define and implement the CSandS strategy for EMEA Consumer Innovation, Renovation, and Integrity projects. Design and deliver sensory and consumer research programmes that guide product development from concept to shelf life. Translate insights into actionable recommendations, integrating CSandS findings with Consumer Marketing Insights to drive consumer-led decision-making. 2. Lead and Develop the CSandS Team Manage and coach the Sensory Panel Manager, ensuring robust panel operations, training, and data integrity. Foster a high-performance culture through clear goal setting, feedback, and professional development. Prioritise and allocate resources effectively to meet business needs across EMEA Consumer and Flavour Solutions units. 3. Build and Strengthen CSandS Capabilities Across EMEA Develop and align sensory processes, tools, and training across EMEA to build regional capability and consistency. Drive adoption of agile, cost-effectiv