Editorial summary

The company, a leading global food manufacturer specializing in taste and flavor science, is seeking a Sensory Science Manager to enhance their worldwide sensory capabilities and support product innovation in confectionery and beverages. The role involves establishing and standardizing sensory practices across global product portfolios, positioning sensory science as a strategic driver of product development. Candidates should possess expertise in sensory science and food innovation, with a focus on global capability building. The position offers a salary of 14,000.

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Job description

[This job id 18993 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 10 Jul 2026]

about the company
Our client is a world-renowned leader in food manufacturing & B2B food innovation. With a vast global footprint, they are at the forefront of taste and flavor science, driving product development for some of the world's biggest brands. They are looking for a visionary scientist to elevate their global sensory capabilities and shape the future of confectionery and beverage innovation.

about the job

• Global Capability Building: Establish and standardize baseline sensory capabilities across global product portfolios, positioning sensory science as a strategic enabler of innovation.
• Sensory Digitalization: Drive the future of R&D by developing sensory digitalization frameworks and establishing clear sensory-instrumental linkages.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with global Marketing, Consumer Insights, and R&D teams to define clear, customer-centric sensory targets.
• End-to-End Project Guidance: Actively participate in global innovation project meetings, design comprehensive sensory plans, and interpret complex results to guide project success.
• Flavor Science Focus: Deep-dive into technical flavor science research.
• Panel & Vendor Leadership: Recruit, train, and calibrate high-performing internal sensory panels to ensure absolute data accuracy, while maintaining strong strategic relationships with external sensory vendors.

about the manager/team
You will step into a highly collaborative, cross-functional global network that thrives on open communication, transparency, and empathy.

skills and experience required

• PhD / Master degree in a Science or Engineering discipline (Food Science & Technology is highly preferred), or equivalent qualification.
• At least 8 years of robust experience in sensory and consumer research, ideally within food CPG, confectionery, or the beverage industry.
• Strong expertise in sensory methodologies, statistical analysis, and consumer-centric product design.
• Solid business acumen across global markets or major regions. Experience in a B2B environment or product innovation is a strong bonus.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Florence Pang via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-pang-14742515a/] or email at florence.pang@randstad.com.sg

(EA: 94C3609/ R25139901)

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