研究コーディネーター/ Research Coordinator

A renowned multinational cosmetics group is seeking a Research Coordinator for Sensory Research and Cosmetic Expert Evaluation. The successful candidate will conduct sensory analysis with trained Japanese panels and evaluate innovative formulas to provide precise guidance to various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day sensory research activities
• Organise and analyse data from panels, reporting and presenting results to brands
• Evaluate developing products using exquisite sensorial feelings and provide feedback based on briefs
• Coordinate and operate sensory research sessions with trained Japanese panels as a panel leader
• Plan sensory research sessions by working closely with the sensory analysis team and laboratories in France
• Prepare and execute sensory sessions including panel trainings
• Facilitate group exercises and discussions to design or redefine sensory attributes
• Ensure high data quality by monitoring panel performance
• Maintain and update sensory databases
• Deliver statistical analyses of results and create reports such as sensory mapping or comparative profiles
• Support innovation driven by the Japan laboratory by offering sensory analysis results
• Collaborate with research institutes and headquarters to plan evaluation sessions
• Conduct group interviews to find consumer perceptions towards development formulas
• Evaluate innovation skeletons to provide precise feedback based on briefs
• Monitor and evaluate competitors products regularly to understand texture trends and sensorial cues
• Maintain frequent discussions with teams in France and China to align on sensory evaluation
• Provide market information regarding trends, competitors, and consumer expectations to relevant departments

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• More than 3 years of experience in marketing or product development in FMCG
• Experience in the field of sensory analysis or qualitative and/or quantitative research
• Knowledge of product planning, development, and sensorial evaluation
• Skilled in MS Office Suite
• Business level English; proficient in Japanese

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in the cosmetic industry with a deep understanding of the market
• Advanced knowledge in sensory data collection and statistical software such as SIMS 2000, XLSTAT, Eye Question, FIZZ, or SAS
• Prior experience in statistical analysis and reporting

About the Company:

The company is a renowned global leader in the luxury cosmetics and beauty industry. It operates at the forefront of innovation, developing high-end products for a sophisticated international market.

Keywords:

感性評価, 化粧品, マーケティング, 製品開発, 統計分析, 調査, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: OCC5JV