Sensory Qual Senior Research Executive

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to further develop your sensory science skills and apply these in a creative and exciting way? Are you looking to join a truly international and growing organisation? Senior Research Executives are responsible for liaising with nominated client companies to profitably develop MMR business. They have prime responsibility for handling client projects through all stages from initial briefing to report writing and/or debrief presentation, ensuring that the research design, analysis and interpretation of results, fulfils clients’ needs. Key Responsibilities This role is sensory based but with a qualitative focus: Working across teams, with all members of staff as required, for a variety of clients. Providing a sensory perspective to qualitative projects – help with the writing of sensory qualitative proposals. Selecting product stimuli alongside client teams or provide recommendation on selection to ensure relevancy for achieving the project objectives. Moderating focus groups, conducting depth interviews and facilitating workshops as relevant. Liaising with international agencies and attending international fieldwork as relevant (there will be plenty of opportunities to travel!). Producing qualitative sensory focused outputs and assisting in initiatives to improve the visual aspects of MMR output generally. Writing screeners, discussion guides and supporting field materials. Taking part in Sensory qual debriefs and client facing sensory activities (training, consultancy, etc.). On the job training will be provided but there will also be the opportunity to attend external training courses. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Qualitative work requires (at times) long hours, anti-social hours and international travel (generally a week at a time). There is flexibility because of this but it is an inevitable part of the job. This role is based in Thailand, however, the candidate will be part of the APAC team and will be reporting to a line manager in Singapore. Traveling to other APAC markets may happen from time to time for projects outside of Thailand. Self-Management - Remains calm in demanding situations, identifying priorities to meet client needs. Anticipates workload problems; plans to cope with them. Communication - Communicates effectively in a range of situations with people at all levels, using influence to achieve successful outcomes. Working with Others - Helps to promote a co-operative spirit between departments. Client Service - Develops close, lasting working relationships with clients. Innovation/Creativity - Thinks laterally to solve demanding logistical and other issues. Helps to drive forward and implement new initiatives and processes. Learning and Improving - Moves on to more advanced levels of understanding of methods & techniques, continuing to seek out and use new skills and knowledge. Develops softer skills. Sensory moderation – Is able to elicit detailed sensory vocabulary from trained panellists and can transfer these moderation skills to working with clients / untrained consumers. Sensory acuity – Is able to articulate product sensory characteristics themselves and to provide clear argumentation / recommendation on product differences to support a product selection relevant to the project objectives. Project Design - Assists in scoping projects and writing proposals. Can conceptualise the design of logistics and discussion flow for more complex studies. Project Management - Ensures a project is managed effectively within budget and to agreed timescales. Client Focus and Client Management - Focuses on client needs, developing close, lasting relationships with customers and delivering excellent service. Analysis and Interpretation - Interpreting complex, consumer, sensory and conceptual data and producing commercially focused summaries to meet client needs. Good storyteller – Presents data and insights in an engaging and clear story to effectively communicate key findings and recommendations to clients rather than reports that are data-heavy and segmented by parts. A bit about us and our benefits! We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love. With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive. It’s our people that make all of this possible. We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities. At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.