Director, Sensory Science

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Innovation Define and execute a holistic sensory and consumer science strategy that fuels innovation, renovation, and productivity across the enterprise.

Requirements Summary

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Sensory Science, Food Science, or related field. 15+ years of experience in applied sensory and sensory strategy in food and beverage. Dairy experience preferred.

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fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

The Director of Sensory & Consumer Science is a visionary and hands‑on leader responsible for shaping the future of product experience across the portfolio. This role sets the long‑term sensory strategy, drives innovation through advanced methodologies, and ensures flawless tactical execution of sensory research and training programs. In addition to leading the Sensory & Consumer Science function, this role works closely with Quality Assurance sensory programs, ensuring robust product screening and staff capability building.

Reporting to the VP of R&D, the Director Sensory partners closely within R&D and with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Quality, and Commercial teams, as well as external academic and industry partners, to translate consumer perception into competitive advantage and deliver superior product experiences.