The Role
Leads MMR’s UK Sensory Science Centre, overseeing scientific quality, operations, commercial growth, client relationships, research programs, team development, and innovation. The role combines senior sensory consultancy with business development and strategic leadership. Responsibilities include designing complex sensory research, advising clients, coaching teams, improving profitability, and collaborating with consumer research, data science, statistics, and commercial functions. Candidates need extensive sensory research expertise, descriptive analysis knowledge, leadership experience, consultancy skills, and commercial acumen.
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MMR is a global consumer and sensory research agency helping some of the world's most recognised brands develop products and innovations that consumers love. We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded sensory manager to head up our UK Sensory Science Centre and play a key role in the continued growth of our sensory business.
MMR is a global consumer and sensory research agency helping some of the world's most recognised brands develop products and innovations that consumers love. We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded sensory manager to head up our UK Sensory Science Centre and play a key role in the continued growth of our sensory business.
As MMR’s UK Sensory Science Centre Manager, you'll lead the operational, commercial and scientific performance of the centre, working closely with clients, colleagues and senior leaders to deliver exceptional sensory research and consultancy. You'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in client projects, team development and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manager the UK Sensory Science Centre, ensuring outstanding delivery, quality and operational performance.
- Drive commercial success through revenue growth, client retention and business development.
- Act as a sensory consultant and trusted advisor to clients.
- Oversee the design and delivery of complex sensory research programmes.
- Manage, coach and develop a high-performing sensory team.
- Build strong partnerships across MMR's Consumer Research, Data Science, Statistics and Commercial teams.
- Champion innovation and contribute to the development of MMR's global sensory capabilities.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You'll bring strong experience in sensory science along with proven leadership and people management skills. You are equally comfortable discussing methodology with technical teams, presenting recommendations to clients and driving commercial performance.
We're particularly interested in candidates with:
- 7 years+ sensory research experience, ideally gained within an agency, manufacturer or consultancy environment.
- Strong expertise in descriptive analysis and sensory methodologies.
- Proven experience leading and developing teams.
- Excellent client management and consultancy skills.
- Commercial acumen, including experience contributing to business growth and profitability.
A degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Psychology or a related discipline
A bit about us and our benefits!
We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.
With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive.
It’s our people that make all of this possible.
We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities.
At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.
About
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
Skills Required
- Extensive sensory research experience, ideally in an agency, manufacturer, or consultancy environment
- Strong expertise in descriptive analysis and sensory methodologies
- Proven experience leading and developing teams
- Excellent client management and consultancy skills
- Commercial acumen, including experience contributing to business growth and profitability
- Degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Psychology, or a related discipline
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The Company
What We Do
With unrivaled experience across food and drink, household and personal care and beyond, we design qualitative and quantitative solutions that address your business issues - fueling creativity to create products and brands that people love. Our heartland is the interface between brand, pack and product, leveraging the power of the human senses to create more engaging propositions. Get in touch with your local team to find out how we can turn your brand promise into a reality.
