Associate Research Director

About the role

Join SAM Sensory and Consumer Research as an Associate Research Director, reporting to the Research Director. You will lead multiple FMCG product testing accounts, oversee complex projects, and develop a team of Research Managers to deliver high‑quality consumer insights.

Key responsibilities

• Manage 3‑4 FMCG accounts, ensuring client retention, satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Lead the development and delivery of complex proposals, tenders and regional/global projects.
• Provide strategic, story‑led recommendations based on client feedback and market trends.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives and business priorities.
• Line‑manage 2‑3 Research Managers, handling workload allocation, resource planning and coaching.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in consumer research, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong commercial instincts and a strategic mindset.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global network of sensory scientists and researchers.
• Career development and support within the Eurofins Group.
• Collaborative, innovative and fun work environment.