Manager, Product Innovation

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%)
● Establish baseline sensory and capability building across cacao coating, filling & beverage
● Promote sensory science as strategic enablers of innovation
● Develop sensory digitalization and sensory instrumental linkages
Manage Sensory Projects (40%)
● Partner with global marketing, consumer insight and CITS to define sensory targets
● Participate in project meetings and guide sensory plans
● Conduct and interpret sensory results for global innovation projects