Principal Consumer Technical Insights Scientist
Core
Lead complex sensory and consumer research projects to drive new product development, quality, and cost-effectiveness for Mars Snacking using advanced statistical methodologies.
Role type
Principal Consumer Technical Insights Scientist (Sensory/Consumer Research)
Builds
Actionable consumer insights and predictive models linking sensory attributes to business outcomes
Domain
Food & Beverage / Sensory Science / Consumer Psychology
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Sensory science, Consumer science, Statistical analysis, Predictive modeling, Cross-functional leadership, Research study design, Data analytics, Behavioral science, Food chemistry, Packaging knowledge
Preferred skills
Advanced data modeling, New research method experimentation, Industry networking
Technologies
Advanced data analytics tools, Statistical software
Responsibilities
Lead and design complex sensory and consumer research studies; Mentor CTI scientists and R&D teams; Provide technical recommendations on statistics and consumer psychology; Scan industry for cutting-edge sensory analysis methods.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy influence