Consumer Experience Global Innovation Manager (Consumer Insights)

Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global develops and grows iconic Heinz recipe platforms through global innovation, R&D, consumer insights, and regional business teams.

What you will do

• Lead Consumer Experience activities for Global Innovation Pods focused on Heinz recipe innovation platforms.
• Define end-to-end learning strategies with Consumer Insights and regional CX teams across Emerging Markets, Europe, and Pacific Developed Markets.
• Design and deliver consumer and sensory research programs with external agencies.
• Conduct meta-analysis by connecting consumer, technical, and sensory data from global and regional sources.
• Translate complex research findings into clear recommendations and decision narratives for innovation and growth.
• Partner with R&D to identify consumer-centric growth opportunities and support commercialization.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Consumer Science, Sensory Science, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Marketing Research, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Consumer Experience, Consumer Insights, Sensory Science, Innovation Research, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in quantitative and qualitative consumer and sensory research methodologies.
• Experience leading learning plans for innovation and product development.
• Ability to synthesize multiple information sources into strategic business recommendations and influence cross-functional stakeholders in global matrix organizations.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at the intersection of Innovation, R&D, Consumer Insights, and regional business teams.
• Shape research best practices, frameworks, tools, and ways of working for the Consumer Experience capability.
• Operate in a fast-paced innovation environment with multiple priorities and global stakeholder networks.
• Focus on consumer-centric decisions, food, consumer behavior, and the future of iconic Heinz products.