Global Consumer Science Specialist

Job title:

Global Consumer Science Specialist

Company

House of Talents

Job description

IntroductionScience Talents is part of House of Talents, an international HR services group specializing in bottleneck occupations. You will work in a no-nonsense environment where team spirit, drive and learning moments are key.We are open and communicative go-getters who are keen on results and quality.To further strengthen our growth we are constantly looking for new colleagues within Project Staffing.Working as a consultant at Science Talents equals working with a permanent contract. You will have the opportunity to work on different projects in your field and gain new experiences in life sciences, the chemical sector and the food industry.For this project, we are looking for someone who fits the description of this vacancy.Work is important, but we also value a healthy dose of fun@work! Triggered? Let’s meet!Job descriptionAs a Consumer Research Analyst, you will be responsible for developing and implementing consumer-focused learning plans for commercial and technical platforms, driving successful product renovations and innovations across six geographic zones.

• Design and execute research plans, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods such as product testing, claim validation, MVP testing, prototype tasting, and concept refinement.
• Collaborate with external research agencies and internal teams, including data scientists, to conduct analyses, generate reports, and provide actionable insights.
• Lead competitive intelligence programs in 12 key markets, benchmarking product performance, validating category expansion strategies, and identifying new opportunities.
• Synthesize insights and trends, ensuring knowledge sharing to maximize synergies and accelerate innovation across strategic projects.
• Mentor trainees and maintain strong relationships with research partners.
• Train and guide Zone S&CS Managers on research methodologies, toolkits, and data collection programs.
• Expand and maintain a professional network in relevant fields such as sensory science, physiology, nutrition, psychology, behavior analysis, semiotics, applied data science, and experimental design.

Profiel

• Willingness to travel.
• In possession of a work permit for Belgium.
• Master’s or PhD in consumer behavior, psychology, food science, physiology, nutrition, applied statistics or data science.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the field of sensory and consumer science or consumer research.
• Fluent in English (written/spoken); other languages are a plus.
• Experience with data collection and analysis tools such as Eye Questions, Fizz or Compusense, and Xlstat is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience as a project manager with a proven track record of successful delivery.

Offer

• Market-based gross monthly salary between €2750 – €3500 depending on experience
• Net expense allowance
• Company car + fuel card
• Cell phone subscription
• Group and hospitalization insurance
• 12 extra ADV-days as part of our 40-hour working week
• Meal vouchers + eco vouchers
• Training opportunities
• Acccess to our Benefits@work platform

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Expected salary

€2750 – 3500 per month

Location

Leuven, Vlaams Brabant

Job date

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:12:59 GMT

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