Sensory and Consumer Science Director at Eurofins

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Market Research, Sensory Research, Leadership, Team Management, Budget Management, Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Food Products, Cosmetic Products, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Who we are We are the leading international sensory and consumer research company specializing in food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and other consumer products. We have 19 proprietary state-of-the-art facilities across France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Morocco, China and the USA, and cover more than 65 countries through our network of approved partners. SAM provides tailor-made solutions, delivering actionable guidelines to make our clients’ brands and products memorable. SAM is a great place to work. Join SAM to work with the most competent, creative, and fun team in the industry and let your work, opinions and ideas contribute to the future of sensory and consumer research. Become your most extraordinary self with support and development throughout your career. Best in class Join our very diverse team of sensory scientists, food technologists, statisticians, psychologists, sociologists, strategic thinkers, marketeers, field managers, technicians and other sensory and research experienced colleagues. We're proud to be part of the Eurofins Group World-leader in Testing for Life. With about 61 000 employees, Eurofins is a global leader in testing services and over the last 20 years has been one of the fastest growing companies in the world, thanks to its innovation in technology and service. Job Description Serve as the primary contact for all accounts within the cluster Lead client relationships and ensure consistent communication across project lifecycles Drive business development and identify growth opportunities Develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with company objectives Collaborate across departments and clusters to enhance internal synergy and client value Ensure accounts meet revenue targets and maintain profitability Support pricing strategies and contract negotiations Supervise research teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery Provide guidance on complex proposals, tenders, and client presentations Ensure alignment of project execution with strategic goals Manage team resources and budgets effectively Qualifications Minimum 5 years of higher education with knowledge in market research and sensory research Knowledge of food and/or cosmetic products, quantitative consumer research methodologies, sensory methodologies and statistics. Significant experience in a Research manager role at SAM or in other companies Experience in leading and mentoring research teams Skills in managing budgets Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc Strong leadership abilities to manage teams and oversee large-scale research initiatives Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Rigorous, responsive and proactive

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for all accounts within the cluster and lead client relationships. Drive business development, manage research teams, and ensure project execution aligns with strategic goals.