Scientist, Operations Labs, Technical Consumer Data Research

The Scientist role in Technical Consumer Data Research (TCDR) reports to the EMEA Senior Director, TCDR, and is primarily a lab-based position responsible for leading internal sensory operations and leading business-critical projects across the EMEA Operating Unit. The role plays a key part in delivering high-quality sensory and consumer data to enable product, packaging, and equipment development aligned with productivity, renovation, and innovation priorities. 

As an individual contributor, the TCDR Scientist designs, manages, and executes sensory and consumer research within internal sensory lab environments and external partner, ensuring rigorous study preparation, execution, and analysis. The role supports cross-functional business projects by generating reliable data, actionable insights, and clear recommendations tailored to Operating Unit needs. 

Working closely with the broader TCDR team and business partners, the Scientist contributes to local innovation initiatives by applying human-centric design principles and integrating consumer understanding into development processes. This includes building product and category knowledge, uncovering consumer preferences, and translating insights into guidance that strengthens the innovation pipeline and ensures market-relevant, consumer-preferred solutions. 

Organizationally, TCDR sits within the Innovation, Technology & Strategy function, enabling strong integration of sensory and consumer insights into strategic decision-making and reinforcing the role’s impact on delivering competitive, market-leading offerings.