Senior Consumer Scientist Consultant

Senior Consumer & Sensory Science Consultant

Join ALLinFood

At ALLinFood, we believe that successful innovation starts with a deep understanding of consumers.

We are a growing consulting company specialized in Consumer Research and Sensory Science, helping leading food brands—and increasingly cosmetic companies—develop consumer-centric products and innovation strategies.

Our approach combines scientific rigor, business understanding and close collaboration with our clients. We partner with Consumer Science, R&D and Marketing teams to answer complex research questions, generate meaningful insights and support better decision-making.

Today, we are a small, collaborative team looking for our next Senior Consumer & Sensory Science Consultant. If you enjoy applying science to real business challenges, working closely with clients and colleagues, and contributing to the growth of an ambitious consulting company, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Senior Consumer & Sensory Science Consultant, you will act as a trusted scientific partner for our clients, leading consumer and sensory research projects from study design to business recommendations.

You will combine methodological expertise, analytical thinking and client collaboration to help shape product innovation, renovation and consumer-centric strategies.

Working as part of a small team also means sharing ideas, supporting one another and contributing to the continuous development of ALLinFood.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative and quantitative consumer and sensory research projects from proposal to final recommendations.
• Design robust research methodologies tailored to clients’ business questions.
• Analyze complex datasets and translate results into clear, actionable insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Support product innovation, renovation and product development through consumer-centric research.
• Collaborate closely with Consumer Science, R&D, Marketing and Packaging teams.
• Conduct scientific literature reviews and monitor emerging consumer trends and methodological developments.
• Provide scientific guidance and methodological support to clients on day-to-day research challenges.
• Build long-term client relationships and ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Contribute to the growth of ALLinFood by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and continuously improving our scientific approaches.
• Contribute to and learn from the broader scientific community by actively networking with peers and staying informed of advances in consumer and sensory research.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines scientific expertise with a collaborative and client-oriented mindset.

You enjoy solving complex research questions, translating data into meaningful stories and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. You are curious, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality science while building trusted relationships with clients.

As a member of a small team, you’ll value collaboration, knowledge sharing and collective success as much as individual autonomy.

Qualifications

• MSc, PhD or equivalent in Food Science, Consumer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Consumer Science, 10+ years preferred.
• Strong expertise in qualitative and quantitative consumer research methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of sensory science techniques, including descriptive analysis, discrimination testing, preference mapping, drivers of liking, focus groups and in-depth interviews.
• Advanced statistical analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain scientific findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing and Packaging.
• Experience in the food industry is strongly preferred; experience in beverages, supplements, health & wellness and/or cosmetics is an advantage.

Why Join ALLinFood?

• Join a consulting company where science is at the heart of every project.
• Work directly with leading food brands on strategic innovation and product development challenges.
• Become part of a small, supportive team where collaboration, trust and knowledge sharing are part of our daily work.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and contribute to projects with real business impact.
• Enjoy autonomy while working in close collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Help shape the future growth of a company where your ideas and expertise truly matter.

Location: Bordeaux, France (coworking available) or fully remote.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV and cover letter to:

aurelie@allinfood.fr

cecile@allinfood.fr