Jobs at MMR Research

Support the Sensory Manager to prepare and run descriptive and discriminative sensory sessions, execute sensory projects end-to-end (setup, data collection, analysis, reporting), and conduct an independent research project (~20%) to present findings to the client. Work schedule is 40 hours/week, mostly on-site in Nijmegen.

Lead strategic FMCG client partnerships to shape product innovation and drive brand growth. Win and grow accounts, design sensory and concept research, deliver actionable insight, manage project delivery, commercial performance and profitability, and mentor account teams while contributing to thought leadership and capability building.

Lead daily operations of a consumer and sensory research center, manage facility and staff, oversee quantitative study design and delivery (fieldwork, programming, analysis, reporting), ensure QA and regulatory compliance, maintain lab conditions and client liaison, and coordinate internal priorities to deliver research projects.

Lead and run sensory panel sessions, manage panelists, prepare and handle products to protocol, assist clients with project management, recruit and train panelists, program Compusense for data collection, monitor and analyze panel performance, and ensure food hygiene compliance.

Manage on-site sensory panel operations for a CPG client: plan and grow panels, lead descriptive analysis sessions, monitor panel performance and KPIs, manage inventory and one direct report, recommend methods and maintain client relationships.

Lead and manage an expert sensory panel, run descriptive analysis sessions, recruit and train panelists, collect and analyze panel monitoring data, coordinate project logistics and documentation, assist with product preparation and report delivery, and liaise with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality sensory research.

Lead growth and account strategy for major global FMCG research clients. Build account plans, strengthen and expand client relationships, identify commercial opportunities, advise on research strategy, ensure delivery excellence, and align global teams and best practices to drive long-term revenue and client success.

Lead and support innovation projects for food, drink and FMCG clients across APAC: trend spotting, research-driven ideation, workshop facilitation, concept development and turning cultural insights into commercially-relevant product and experience ideas.

Support the Sensory Panel Manager to run India-based sensory panels, learn to lead sessions, prepare products/references, recruit and train panelists, assist project managers with study design and reporting, and use sensory software (Compusense). Ensure hygiene compliance and contribute to proposals and client reports.

Support consumer research for food and drink clients by researching secondary data, briefing fieldwork agencies, designing questionnaires, performing quantitative data analysis, and helping produce insightful client reports.

Lead and manage sensory panels and sessions, recruit and train panelists, design sensory research and methodologies, manage projects to budget and timeline, liaise with clients and internal teams, analyze sensory data and produce interpreted reports and recommendations.

Entry-level role supporting consumer market research for major food, drink and personal care brands. Responsibilities include assisting proposal development, secondary research, briefing fieldwork, questionnaire design, quantitative analysis, reporting, client communication, and business development. Opportunity to develop presentation, relationship management skills and to use AI tools in research workflows.

Provide operational, logistical and administrative support for sensory panels: prepare samples and booths, manage inventory and consumables, maintain documentation and databases, coordinate with panellists, support study setup (EyeQuestion) and session delivery, follow SOPs and food safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of panel processes.

Lead design and execution of qualitative research (focus groups, IDIs, ethnography), develop discussion guides and protocols, moderate sessions, manage room tech and recruitment, analyze data and produce actionable reports, serve as onsite client contact, collaborate with quantitative teams, and train research staff while ensuring ethical compliance.

Lead and manage market research projects from design through debrief: design and organise local and international fieldwork, create questionnaires, analyse quantitative and qualitative data, and produce insightful client presentations and reports.