Sr Research Associate/Assistant Manager Sensory CTI

Job Description

ABOUT UNILEVER:Be part of the world s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we ll work to help you become a better you.Job Title: Sr Research Associate/Assistant Manager - Sensory CTI Location: Mumbai/BangaloreThis global role is based in India (Mumbai/Bangalore), supporting the Homecare business globally, reporting to Senior Manager CTI. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to join a dynamic team with varied experience in Consumer science, Sensory, Claims and Appraisal. The global HC team is based in three locations: India (Mumbai & Bangalore), Port Sunlight and Casale.The general purpose of the job is to work in a multi-disciplinary business environment, providing critical link between the Global team and Cluster colleagues around the globe, ensuring the delivery of high-quality Evaluation and Insights to support our Global Innovation and 5S program.We are looking for someone whose background is primarily in the Sensory Science area.JOB DESCRIPTION:Business Context and Main Purpose of the JobThe role will be doing Sensory evaluation for Global R&D, HC Category based in India (Mumbai or Bangalore) - this would include understanding business requirements, designing sensory tests, reporting results and managing stakeholdersMain Accountabilities

• Understanding business needs and crafting the Sensory evaluation plan to help the business in achieving these objectives
• Handling sensory evaluation from start to finish through- Designing the brief, Commissioning the study, Designing the instrument for the study and working on the report and cascading the results to the team
• Creating, training and monitoring trained sensory panels and consumer panels.
• Updating the sensory methods practiced in line with organization s best practices by liaising with sensory experts within the organization
• Helping innovation teams with designing and conducting consumer connects
• Work proactively to run studies to understand category consumer preference drivers linking consumer and sensory understanding and present findings to the innovation teams

Key interfacesFellow R&D Associates, global teams, Project team, Technical Project Leader, Marketing, CMI, Cluster CTI teamsKey Skills

• R&D mindset with inclination towards sensory analysis work
• Consumer empathy appreciation of consumer behaviour
• High degree of objective analytical ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication
• Excellent planning and organization abilities
• External orientation
• Understanding of relevant statistical methods for sensory is desirable

• Excellent influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player

Education / Experience:

• Masters in Science
• Experience of handling sensory work/statistics applications/consumer interfaces is desirableOther Skills
• Good command over MS word, Excel and Power Point
• Willing to travel both within and outside India

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Keyskills :
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