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Senior Sensory and Consumer Research Manager

Milan, Lombardy, it💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Managing complex client accounts and overseeing end-to-end sensory and consumer research projects for food, beverage, and cosmetic brands.

Role type

Senior Research Manager (Client & Project Management)

Builds

Customized sensory studies and consumer insights reports

Domain

Sensory research, consumer behavior, food & beverage, cosmetics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Client relationship management, project management, study proposal development, methodology selection, contract negotiation, report writing, presentation skills, team mentoring

Preferred skills

Knowledge of food/cosmetic products, statistical analysis

Technologies

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Manage key client accounts and relationships; coordinate complex research projects from brief to delivery; negotiate contracts and specifications; ensure projects meet quality, time, and budget targets; present results with strategic recommendations; mentor research staff.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management potential

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