Givaudan — one of the world’s largest and most respected flavour and fragrance companies — is hiring a seasoned Consumer Sensory Insights (CSI) Manager for the Middle East, Maghreb (MEMAG) and North Africa Levant (NAL) region, based in Dubai, UAE. This senior hybrid role leads consumer and sensory research projects that directly shape flavour innovation, taste solutions, and global marketing strategy across a region of immense growth and opportunity. If you are a sensory science expert with a passion for consumer understanding and food innovation, this is your next defining career move.
About Givaudan — World Leader in Flavours, Fragrances & Wellbeing
Company Scale: Over 17,000 employees worldwide across flavour, fragrance, beauty, and wellbeing divisions
Global Mission: Creating food innovations, crafting inspired fragrances, and developing beauty and wellbeing solutions
Region: MEMAG (Middle East & Maghreb) and NAL (North Africa Levant) — fast-growing strategic markets
Culture: Inclusive, diverse, and creative team environment built on passion, nature, and human experience
Reporting Line: Reports directly to Head of Consumer Sensory Insights (CSI), SAMEA
Why This Consumer Sensory Insights Manager Role Is Exceptional
Strategic Scope: Lead consumer and sensory projects spanning the entire MEMAG and NAL region from Dubai
Cross-Functional Impact: Partner with marketing, flavour creation, product management, and commercial teams globally
Innovation Leadership: Shape the future of flavour innovation through advanced sensory science and consumer insights
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work model with Givaudan’s inspiring and collaborative team culture
Position Overview
As the Consumer Sensory Insights Manager for MEMAG and NAL at Givaudan Dubai, you will lead end-to-end consumer and sensory research projects that provide critical insights for new flavour and taste solution development. Aligned with overall business objectives and Givaudan’s global marketing strategy, this role demands a proactive, self-driven professional with deep expertise in sensory methodologies, statistical analysis, and cross-functional stakeholder management. You will mentor sensory colleagues, design sophisticated research studies, translate complex data into clear business recommendations, and serve as the regional authority on consumer sensory understanding.
Why This Role at Givaudan Stands Apart: As Consumer Sensory Insights Manager at Givaudan — a company whose products touch billions of lives every day — you drive the science behind what the world tastes and smells. You will lead regional sensory strategy across MEMAG and NAL, design and execute advanced consumer research programmes, mentor and guide sensory teams, collaborate with global marketing and creation teams, and translate rich sensory data into innovation that shapes consumer products on a global scale. This is senior-level impact with global reach.
Benefits — What Givaudan Offers You
✅ Attractive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
✅ Excellent progressive learning and career development opportunities
✅ Creative, inspiring, and collaborative team environment
✅ Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plan included
✅ Hybrid work model — flexibility built into a global leadership role
Key Responsibilities
Consumer & Sensory Project Leadership
- Lead consumer and sensory research projects across the MEMAG and NAL region from the Dubai hub
- Provide actionable consumer and sensory support to marketing, product management, flavour creation, application, and commercial teams at global and regional levels
- Design and conduct sophisticated research projects using robust data collection methods and advanced computerised protocols
- Perform thorough statistical analysis, interpret results, and deliver clear, actionable business recommendations
Research Strategy & Innovation
- Proactively shape project strategies by developing innovative research approaches aligned with business priorities
- Ensure use of advanced research methodologies and industry best practices across all sensory and consumer programmes
- Contribute meaningfully to the overall sensory and consumer understanding strategy at both regional and global levels
- Drive flavour and taste innovation by converting complex consumer sensory data into compelling product insights
Stakeholder Communication & Insights Delivery
- Communicate consumer and sensory insights clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders across disciplines
- Facilitate informed decision-making by presenting project outcomes in a concise, engaging, and accessible manner
- Build strong partnerships with global and regional marketing, flavour creation, and commercial teams
- Share knowledge consistently across regional and global teams to strengthen insight alignment and consistency
Team Collaboration, Mentoring & Resource Management
- Collaborate with sensory colleagues to prioritise research projects and allocate resources effectively
- Offer supervision, guidance, and mentoring to sensory team members as appropriate
- Foster a culture of learning, creativity, and scientific rigour within the regional CSI team
- Work within an inspiring cross-functional environment spanning research, product development, and commercial functions
Data Integrity & Records Management
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all research projects, study designs, and analytical outputs
- Apply proficiency in statistical analysis techniques and sensory data software applications for study execution and result interpretation
- Ensure all research outputs meet Givaudan’s global quality, accuracy, and scientific standards
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Economics, or a closely related discipline
- Academic background must support a strong technical and commercial understanding of sensory science and consumer research
Experience Requirements
- 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in sensory science and consumer research roles
- Proven expertise in sensory methodologies including descriptive, discriminative, and quantitative testing and experimental design
- Demonstrated ability to design complex research studies independently and translate findings into clear business insights
- Well-versed in cross-functional project management, problem-solving, and collaboration in research and product development environments
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques and sensory data software applications used for study execution and interpretation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to engage diverse audiences from scientists to senior executives
- Proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across marketing, creation, application, and commercial teams
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and innovation — aligned with Givaudan’s human-centred company values
About Givaudan — Human by Nature
Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances, with a powerful and growing presence in beauty and wellbeing. With more than 17,000 passionate employees worldwide, Givaudan’s purpose is to celebrate the beauty of human experience — creating products for happier, healthier lives with a deep love for nature. Every day at Givaudan, talent, innovation, and determination shape the future and make a positive difference for billions of people around the world.
Givaudan is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice matters and every idea has the power to change the world. In Dubai, the company operates a thriving regional hub connecting the Middle East, Maghreb, and North Africa Levant markets — making this one of the most dynamic and rewarding locations to advance a senior consumer insights career.
Shape the Future of Flavour Innovation: Apply today and bring your sensory science expertise to a company where your work truly matters — touching billions of lives through the power of taste and scent.
Who Should Apply?
- Sensory Science Specialists: With 10+ years of consumer sensory research experience in FMCG, food, or flavour industries
- Consumer Insights Managers: With proven expertise in descriptive, discriminative, and quantitative sensory methodologies
- Food Science Professionals: Seeking a senior regional leadership role in consumer research at a globally recognised company
- Market Research Leaders: With statistical analysis and sensory data software proficiency and cross-functional collaboration experience
- Flavour & Fragrance Industry Experts: Ready to drive innovation and consumer understanding across the MEMAG and NAL regions from Dubai
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