Sensory Lab Manager

Bangalore Urban Permanent View Job Description
The Sensory Lab Manager role is responsible for designing and executing sensory and consumer research programs to support product innovation and quality. The role partners closely with R&D, Consumer Insights, and cross‑functional teams to deliver sensory‑led insights that drive successful product development and launches
  • Experience in managing consumer R&D & sensory evaluation
  • Experience in working with FMCG sensory /consumer insights team or function

About Our Client

Our client is a FMCG organization in the food sector, known for its strong focus on innovation, consumer insights, and product quality. The company has a well‑established R&D ecosystem and is recognized for building winning brands across core and adjacent food categories

Job Description

  • Lead end‑to‑end sensory evaluation programs, including trained and consumer panels.
  • Design, execute, analyze, and report sensory studies to support product innovation and optimization.
  • Oversee sensory lab operations, ensuring compliance with GLP, GMP, SOPs, and hygiene standards.
  • Manage budgets and resources covering manpower, equipment, travel, and external evaluations.
  • Monitor and recalibrate panel performance to ensure accuracy and robustness of sensory data.
  • Partner closely with R&D, Consumer Insights, Marketing, Open Innovation, and external agencies.
  • Drive digitization and advanced data analytics using sensory and statistical tools.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Manager Regulatory should have:

  • Master's degree (preferably PhD) in Food Science, Sensory Science, or a related discipline.
  • 10-12 years of experience in F&B R&D, with at least 5 years in sensory and consumer research.
  • Strong expertise in sensory methodologies, applied statistics, data analytics, and Design of Experiments.
  • Hands‑on experience building, training, and managing expert sensory panels.
  • Proficiency in sensory and statistical softwares.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership capabilities.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a critical sensory function within a highly reputed FMCG organization.
  • Exposure to impactful product innovation and consumer‑driven decision‑making.



This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the food FMCG sector. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and take the next step in their regulatory career

Quote job ref
JN-042026-7005282

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Logistics
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Bangalore Urban
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-7005282

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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