Senior Associate Sensory and Consumer Science Excellence (all genders)

Senior Associate Sensory and Consumer Science Excellence (all genders)

Homes to the world's best‑loved and trusted hygiene, health and nutrition brands, our purpose is to protect, heal and nurture a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose and dedicated to making the highest quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment accessible to all.

Research & Development

Our R&D team comprises scientists, engineers, medical, clinical and regulatory professionals who create products that are safe, high quality and performance‑driven. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek new opportunities using science, entrepreneurial flare and fearless innovation to enhance our portfolio.

We act responsibly and with integrity, comply with global regulatory legislation and ensure our products are safe for consumers. The size of our organisation allows you to learn and work across different functions within R&D, gaining exposure to diverse teams and environments. You will have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and support growth within the organisation.

About the role

As a Senior Associate in Consumer & Sensory Science, you will lead qualitative, quantitative and sensory research to generate clear, actionable insights for our Automatic Dishwashing portfolio. This senior individual‑contributor role has significant autonomy and visibility. You will partner closely with R&D, Marketing and Insights teams globally to embed the consumer voice throughout the end‑to‑end innovation lifecycle.

Your responsibilities

• Design and lead qualitative, quantitative and sensory consumer research to support product development and innovation.
• Define learning objectives and select the most appropriate research methodologies (home use tests, central location tests, usability studies, ethnography, sensory panels).
• Own the full research lifecycle, from study design through analysis to clear recommendations.
• Synthesize behavioural, qualitative, quantitative and sensory data into compelling insight narratives that inform decisions.
• Advise R&D, Marketing and Insights stakeholders on research approaches and interpretation of results.
• Lead early‑stage consumer exploration to identify unmet needs, behaviours and usage occasions.
• Manage external research agencies, ensuring quality, timelines and cost efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by introducing new methods, sharing best practices and strengthening consumer science capability globally.
• Ensure all research activities meet quality, safety, regulatory and compliance standards.

The experience we’re looking for

• Solid experience in consumer research within FMCG, R&D or innovation‑driven environments, with hands‑on responsibility for designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Strong analytical and statistical capability, able to integrate multiple data sources and translate complex findings into clear, actionable business‑relevant insights.
• Proven experience working cross‑functionally with R&D, Marketing and/or Insights teams, influencing decisions through storytelling, communication and presentation skills.
• High level of ownership, independence and accountability, combined with a structured yet curious, problem‑solving mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, collaborative and global environment, balancing rigour with flexibility.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

The skills for success

R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercial Awareness, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Challenging status quo, Proposing improvement, Accountability, Adaptability, Innovation Processes, Predictive Analytics, Digital transformation for R&D, Quality and Manufacturing, Consumer Insight, Creative Direction, Consumer Needs, Fragrance.

What we offer

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health and life insurance for all employees globally. We offer a range of benefits in line with the local market and our global share plans give you the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s future successes. Eligible roles also receive short‑term incentives recognising outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt’s pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, if this role and our company feel like a good fit, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by law.