Job Description:Research Consultant - New Product DevelopmentAbout Foodpairing®Are you passionate about food and technology? Do you have excellent communication and negotiation skills? Do you want to join a dynamic and innovative company that helps CPG companies to develop more successful products? If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be the perfect candidate for the Research Consultant - Food & Beverages (NPD) position at foodpairing.com!Foodpairing helps CGP companies to launch better products, faster. We support them to develop healthier, more sustainable products by increasing efficiency in the product development process and improving their success rate of product launches. Utilizing a digital twin environment, we test millions of product variations for consumers around the world in a matter of hours.Research Consultant - New Product DevelopmentFoodpairing is currently looking for a Research Consultant specialized in New Product Development and data analysis.In this role, you will be part of the Solution Delivery team and you will work on new food concepts using our different CFI solutions.ResponsibilitiesYou are responsible for executing the product development on core optimisation and new line extensionsYou outline reports by translating output from the Foodpairing CFI models to actionable insightsYou are responsible for concept generation and formulationYou handle the overall client project communication and client requests on a daily basisYou make sure the client is well informed at all stages of the processYou manage projects respecting quality, efficiency and timelinesYou prepare and present new concepts and data-driven insightsYou communicate in a clear and efficient manner with clients, and strive for a long-term partnershipYou are able to detect a client's challenges/needs/worries and you proactively act on themWho are you?You have a Master’s Degree in Food Science, Bioengineering, Market Research, or similarYou have at least 2 years of experience in a similar research role in the Food industry and / or you have a background in Market Research and Consumer research for FMCG clientsYou are data-driven with a mindset that is both analytical and creativeYou have advanced project management skillsYou have an excellent level of verbal and written communication skills in EnglishYou have a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detailBonus points for:Experience in Python and SQLRelevant concept-to-launch experience in a Corporate R&D settingYour attitude and personalityFood is your passion and you are always looking to learn more about itYou are a critical and strategic thinker with a fearless attitudeYou are a great team player and the opportunity to partner with team members cross-functionally excites youYou are able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and maintain a positive outlookFoodpairing® offers & advantagesWorking in a passionate team at the highest level of creativity and focus on people’s strengths and passionsA global company with customers in all continents; employees get international experiences and can work on several exciting projectsPermanent contract with an attractive salary and extralegal benefitsWorking in a company-culture with ownership, self-responsibility and accountabilityYou will work in a multidisciplinary team with data scientists, chefs, food scientists, and data engineers using some of the newest machine learning technologies to generate successful new food productsJoin our team! We can offer you a successful and rewarding career in an award-winning scale-up.
