The Role

Location: Germany
Job Grade: Tarifgruppe 20-24

The Sensory and Consumer Science Sensometrics Researcher will report to the Head of Sensory & Consumer Science Combustibles and support the Sensory and Consumer Science (SCS) Team, including all SCS sub-teams through statistical analysis, model development, research design and driver analysis execution for all category research – this includes Sense Hub studies and research conducted with external partners.

The Sensometrics Researcher will work in close collaboration with other members of the SCS, Insights communities and category / Marketing teams to deliver on key business questions and implement effective research statistics and methodology to deliver business value and drive direction for technical projects and product development.

Principle Accountabilities

• Translate complex data and analytics into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations that add business value.
• Design and execute robust research approaches, including Design of Experiments (DoE), acceptance modelling, and the integration of advanced analytics and machine learning techniques.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, research peers, and senior stakeholders through clear reporting, visualisation, and presentations.
• Act as a key point of contact for continuity in acceptance modelling and knowledge transfer across categories.
• Collaborate with Sensory & Consumer Science colleagues and multi-disciplinary project teams to understand research needs and ensure the application of relevant, forward-thinking methodologies.
• Drive the development of digital tools, platforms, and IT infrastructure to enable automation and enhance data integration, insight generation, and scalability.
• Demonstrate a passion for uncovering consumer perspectives and applying these insights to deepen product understanding and support innovation across research categories.
• Manage research requirements proactively, ensuring timely and effective delivery aligned with strategic business goals.

Skills and Experience Required

• Master in Statistics, Data Science, Psychometrics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field; or Master / Bachelor in Human Sciences (e.g. Psychology, Social Science, Food Science, Marketing) with strong applied experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sensory and consumer science or related industries (e.g. FMCG, food & beverage, tobacco, fragrance, or health).
• Proven expertise in statistical techniques such as ANOVA, PCA, regression modelling, clustering, preference mapping, and mixed models.
• Proficient in statistical software such as R, JMP, Python, SAS, SPSS, Unscrambler, XLStat, EyeQuestion, or Compusense.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly present complex data to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in project planning and managing multiple priorities with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and effective at creating visually engaging reports that support data-driven decision-making.
• Passionate about consumer understanding and using data to drive innovation and product development.

 

We look forward to your application. For further information please contact Patrick Loop (Head of Sensory and Consumer Science Combustible), Annalena Kiesinger (P&C People Partner) or the Works Council. Interested applicants should apply via our internal careers page.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

 

For further information about the role please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner Justina.Okute@impbrands.com