Principal Scientist/Sensory - Consumer Science

Function Function as the primary contact and expert team member for consumer testing for a variety of global gum and candy product development teams.  Develop, grow, and execute state of the art consumer and sensory research programs that support Wrigley’s R&D and business initiatives.Strong experience in Sensory and Consumer Testing a must. This person must work cross-functionally with Marketing & CMI to develop a sensory/consumer research plan and models.  Accountabilities: 1.  Collaborate as full team member on Product and Technical Development teams. 2.  Design consumer research studies, with particular emphasis on matching proposed research to project and corporate objectives. 3.  Coordinate studies, including screener and questionnaire development, sample rotation plans, fieldwork supplier management, data analysis. 4.  Create and present accurate, impactful, and actionable reports to internal corporate clients.  Assist management in drawing conclusions and making recommendations. 5.  Develop/adapt novel consumer research techniques that add greater depth, breadth, and speed to the Wrigley product development process. 6.  Work cooperatively with other functional groups, especially, Marketing Research, Marketing, and Quality to achieve business objectives 7.  Investigates, Develops and Implements State of the Art, Emerging methods i.e FFE; Leads Research on Research Initiatives; Applies methods globally 8.  Identifies and creates opportunities for sharing relevant knowledge and information between groups 9.  Demonstrated and broadly recognized for key influence management skills 10.  Coaches others on how to more effectively develop and present information.  Critical Competencies:· Critical & Analytical Thinking· Teamwork, People/Organizational Savvy· Consumer knowledge/behavior· Quantitative skills· Statistical design and analyses· Multi-variate competencies   Knowledge & Experience:Essential:· Proven ability to design and coordinate consumer research for new packaged goods, preferably food or beverages· Working knowledge and Application of MV statistics (perceptual mapping, drivers of liking); Champions the use of Experimental Designs · Excellent written and oral communication and teamwork skills.  Ability to share and explain technical information to individuals with a wide range of backgrounds· Influences and Manages Research Programs and overseas directs   Preferred:· General understanding of market-research techniques and tools, including qualitative research techniques,  habits/usage/attitudinal assessment, concept testing, and test market strategies· General understanding of sensory research techniques, with emphasis on uses and applicability to the product development environment· General understanding of advanced statistical analysis, especially design of experiments and multivariate techniques· Active participation  in professional organizations· Educate Partners in subject matter through Corporate Training Programs and/or develop learning tools (internal research reviews). Education:· Degree (preferred:  Master’s degree or higher) in either a behavioral science, applied statistics, or food science· Track record in a related field (education and experience combined BS+9  years of experience, MS+7 years of experience or PhD + 5 years of experience )Click here to apply onlineClick here to apply online MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-IL-Chicago JOB CATEGORY: Other TYPE: Full Time, Employee SALARY: USD 115,000.00 JOB REFCODE: EB-1583013254