About us:
Akkodis is an organization with more than 1,000 engineering, scientific and digital experts in Belgium. Our mission is clear: create a smarter future together! We are a one-stop-shop for engineering, IT, Life Science, and new technologies. Our combined passion for talent and technology allows us to look at the world differently.
With our 360° offer we support companies in all sectors in implementing Smart Industry solutions, from the up and reskilling of entire teams to the delivery of complete projects. Our added value? We make incredible happen!
Context :
Our client is seeking a Global Consumer Science Specialist for its Global Innovation & Technology Center (GITEC). GITEC is the client’s Global Research & Development Center, located in a secure facility at our client’s Global Headquarters.
The team comprises over 120 scientists and specialists from more than 20 nationalities who collaborate with partners worldwide to develop new raw and packaging materials, brew innovative products, and deliver them to consumers in well-designed packaging.
Your responsabilities :
* Draft and execute consumer learning plans related to commercial or technical platforms to support successful renovations or innovations across six geographies (North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific).
* Define the right combination of product space design and methods to answer project objectives and research questions.
* Ensure the translation of consumer insights into technical briefs for new products or packaging innovations that drive top-line revenue growth.
* Design and run research plans (qualitative and quantitative) covering product testing, claims testing, MVP testing, prototype tastings, and concept refinement; brief and supervise external research agencies and coordinate internal teams (including data scientists) for analysis, reporting, and debriefs.
* Transform results into actionable insights and simple recommendations.
* Lead competitive intelligence programs for the top 12 markets; track portfolio competitiveness and identify opportunities for category expansion and taste segment growth.
* Consolidate insights and patterns; share knowledge to maximize synergies and speed up replication of innovation and strategic projects.
* Manage trainee and partner agency relationships; guide and train Zone S&CS managers and teams on S&CS toolkits and data collection programs.
* Develop and maintain an external network related to Sensory, Physiology, Nutrition, Psychology, Behavior, Semiotics, Applied Data Science, Design of Experiments, and Consumer Science as needed.
* Work in an agile, collaborative environment with changing priorities, scopes, and timelines; travel as required.
Your profile :
* Education: Master’s or PhD in Consumer Behavior/Psychology/Food Science/Physiology/Nutrition/Applied Statistics or Data Science.
* Experience: 3–5 years minimum in Sensory & Consumer Science or Consumer Research.
* Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
* Technical skills: Experience with data collection and analytics tools (e.g., EyeQuestion, Fizz, Compusense; XLSTAT is a plus).
* Personal attributes: Customer-oriented mindset and ownership, excellent organizational and planning skills, pragmatic approach; strong interpersonal leadership and communication skills; proven track record of delivering results.
* Communication: Ability to distill results into a clear narrative and develop options and recommendations considering cost, time, and quality.
* Working style: Agile and collaborative; comfortable operating in an environment where priorities and timelines frequently shift.
* Travel: Willingness to travel as required.
What’s the offer you can’t refuse?
As an AKKODIS Team member, you will be:
* Onboarded in your position via a buddy process and supported in your career by your Business Manager.
* Actor of your training plan and your personal and professional development.
* Benefit from a full time permanent AKKODIS contract with competitive salary package including several extra-legal benefits.
* In a nice work environment & atmosphere within an international group.
* Invited to attractive events calendar including afterwork, life sciences meeting, and other professional gatherings.