Description
Diageo is seeking a Senior Manager, Sensory Science to lead the sensory science function in India. The successful candidate will define sensory strategy, protocols, standards, and governance across innovation, renovation, quality, and commercialization.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing fit-for-purpose sensory studies for product development, benchmarking, quality, claims, and consumer understanding
- Recruiting, training, calibrating, and managing expert sensory panels
- Translating sensory and consumer insights into product design direction
- Integrating consumer insights, market trends, and expert inputs into innovation pipelines
- Supporting sensory quality governance, first batch approvals, specifications, investigations, and corrective actions
- Designing evidence to support sensory claims
- Driving the use of digital sensory platforms, dashboards, automated reporting, and AI-enabled insight tools
The ideal candidate will have:
- Master's or PhD in Sensory Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Consumer Science, Statistics, or related discipline
- 6-8 years of experience in Sensory Science, Product Development, Flavour Science, or related R&D roles
- Strong understanding of flavour chemistry, ingredient functionality, aroma-taste interactions, and mouthfeel
- Experience with descriptive analysis, discrimination testing, and statistical analysis
- Strong leadership and communication skills
We offer a competitive Rewards and Benefits package, including flexibility to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities.