We have a current opportunity for a temporary Sensory Consumer Research Specialist at Friesland Campina in Wageningen.
Important:
- Contract: 25-02-2026 until 24/11/2026
- Language: Fluent in Dutch and English
- Remote working with occasional on-site sessions by agreement
- Open for freelancers (ZZP)
Assignment Purpose
Enable data-driven, consumer‑centric decision making in cost‑reduction projects by coordinating outsourced sensory consumer tests, ensuring data quality, and translating insights into clear, actionable deliverables for internal stakeholders.
Project Responsibilities
- Track and manage pipelines within cost‑reduction workstreams to identify when prototypes/products are ready for consumer validation.
- Define testing needs (sample, methodology, KPIs, timelines) and coordinate commissioning of external sensory consumer research across Europe.
- Ensure high-quality data delivery by reviewing outputs from agencies and validating alignment with FC KPIs and quality standards.
- Translate consumer test results into clear, decision‑ready one‑pagers, dashboards, and summaries for internal teams.
- Proactively engage with R&D and project stakeholders through clear and timely communication (no fixed check‑ins required; freelancer fully manages approach)
Expected Deliverables
- A testing plan per project, including scope, KPIs, methodology, and timelines.
- Validated datasets with comments highlighting risks, anomalies, or required follow-up.
- Insight summaries (one‑pager or equivalent) per consumer test with clear recommendations.
- A simple overview/dashboard of project status and completed consumer validations.
- Professional communication with agencies and internal teams to keep progress moving without requiring structured check‑ins.
Profile Requirements
- 8+ years of proven hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative sensory consumer research.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
- Proficiency with EyeQuestion and R.
- Experience collaborating with or managing external sensory consumer agencies.
- Self‑directed, autonomous, able to deliver outcomes independently.
- Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
How we work
- Flexibility: you fully manage your own schedule;
- Hybrid: remote first with occasional on‑site sessions by agreement.
- Deliverables: outcome‑focused; you choose your approach to meet agreed results.