About Us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
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Your Role
As Sensory & Consumer Insights (SCI) Project Leader, you generate clear, actionable insights on consumer preferences, product performance, and sensory experience. You support internal teams and external clients by translating data into guidance that drives product development and business decisions.
* Lead Sensory & Consumer Insights projects within the Savory category from briefing to final delivery
* Provide structured, actionable insights on products and targeted consumer groups to internal stakeholders and customers
* Plan, design, and execute sensory and consumer research in line with SCI best practices and available resources
* Collaborate closely with Flavorists and Application teams, providing sensory guidance and product feedback based on validated methodologies
* Analyze and interpret research data, translating findings into clear recommendations for project teams
* Actively exchange with the global SCI community and contribute to continuous improvement of tools, methods, and best practices
About You
* Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, or a related field
* Minimum 3 years of experience in sensory and consumer research in food, flavors, or beverage environment
* Proven experience managing projects end-to-end, including study design, execution, and insight delivery
* Fluent in English ; German is an advantage
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, business-relevant recommendations
* Solid stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
* Structured and independent way of working with strong attention to detail
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
Our Offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.