Manager, Product Innovation - Sensory Science - Cacao Coating & Filling

Global sensory science is responsible for leading sensory science capabilities for cacao coating, filling, and beverage globally. This role will manage sensory activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams including CITS, Marketing, and Consumer Insights, and will play a key role in guiding global innovation projects. The role reports to the Director, Product Innovation, Global Project. Key Responsibilities Lead sensory capability building on cacao coating, filling & beverage (40%) ● Develop and implement sensory science strategies for cacao coating, filling & beverage globally, in collaboration with cross-functional teams; Manage sensory activities including consumer testing, product development, and innovation projects; Collaborate with CITS to ensure sensory science capabilities align with business objectives; Work closely with Marketing to develop sensory-driven marketing campaigns; Partner with Consumer Insights to inform sensory science strategies; Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization; Provide sensory science expertise to support global innovation projects. The role will also involve (20%) ● Analyzing data from consumer testing and product development to inform sensory science strategies; Developing and maintaining sensory science protocols and procedures; Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sensory-driven marketing campaigns; Providing sensory science insights to support business decisions.