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PepsiCo's strength is its people. Around the world, we're working hard to give people the tastes they crave and the nutrition they need. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices for winning together. We are committed to Performance with Purpose; pushing to be best and fully committed to the people we share the planet with.

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Our employees are at the heart of PepsiCo. Through the Company's dedication to Talent Sustainability, we continue to support the development of employees.

We are looking for a Sensory & Consumer Experience - R&D Scientist - (1-year Fixed Term Period) to join our R&D team based in Istanbul and will directly report to Sensory & Consumer Experience Manager.

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PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an accessible, inclusive, open and welcoming workplace environment for people with different abilities, backgrounds, lifestyles, sexual orientation, gender identity, needs and expectations, helping all individuals to make the most of their professional potential.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead research strategies to guide informed product design decisions for Foods innovation, brand stewardship, through global and local sensory and consumer research capabilities, product insights and deep technical expertise across Foods R&D organization.

• Work closely with key cross functional stakeholders to design & implement Sensory & Consumer Experience (EXP) research plans. Taking into account smart research principles/risk & rigour - Influence
• Use strategic thinking to develop robust integrated research plan covering gates 2 to 4 of the Innovation process and aligning key stakeholders across various business functions (R&D, Consumer Insights, Marketing) – Influence
• Leverage existing global EXP processes and protocols and implement locally to drive time and cost efficiencies within the teams supported – Consult/Execute
• Work closely with EXP Director & line manager to implement and promote EXP vision and mission - Influence
• Provide actionable insights and interpretation based on research with consumers for both existing and future R&D projects. Implications of research will need to be communicated to senior managers and up to LG2 executives. – Consult/Execute
• Mentor and coach EXP peers to increase capability and promote good research practices in line with wider business priorities – Influence
• Work with EXP peers and external agency partners to ensure that required external resources are available and allocated and appropriate test designs are set and deployed to best practice requirements - Execute

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Psychology, Food Science, Sensory science) preferred with a strong theoretical background in test design, research methodologies & statistical analysis techniques.
• Work experience in a consumer research/insights role preferably in an FMCG environment dependent on degree (example: 2-3 years if Masters, 5+ if BS)
• Deep knowledge of product testing methodologies with strong background in both Qualitative & Quantitative research methods
• Horizon scanning and ability to implement in house cutting edge consumer science methods
• Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge
• Good usage of MsOffice Programs (Excel, PPT, etc)