Senior Specialist, Sensory at Mark Anthony… · Location…

Senior Specialist, Sensory

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

Role Purpose:

Serve as the technical sensory science expert responsible for the design, execution, analysis, and continuous improvement of sensory programs supporting Quality, Product Development, Innovation, Commercialization, Consumer Experience, and Risk Management. Translate sensory and insights into business decisions that improve product quality, productivity, consistency, consumer acceptance, and market success.

Accountabilities & Impact:

• Develop & maintain world-class sensory evaluation programs.
• Establish sensory standards & references for brands & product categories.
• Develop sensory testing protocols aligned with industry best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage routine sensory quality monitoring programs.
• Maintain panel calibration, alignment, certification, & competency programs.
• Investigate sensory defects, consumer complaints, & shelf-life concerns.
• Support hold/release decisions through sensory risk assessment.
• Integrate sensory evaluation throughout the Stage Gate process.
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, & risks.
• Develop executive-ready reports with clear conclusions & recommendations.
• Develop & maintain sensory databases, standards, protocols, training materials, & historical learnings, ensuring documentation supports consistency & scalability.
• Build framework for Voice of Customer with Consumer testing.

Skills & Experiences Needed:

• BS in Food Science, Sensory Science, Chemistry, or related field
• 5-8+ years of sensory science experience in beverage, food, or CPG industries
• Experience supporting quality & product development programs
• Experience designing & interpreting sensory studies
• Experience with consumer testing methodologies
• Strong understanding of statistics and sensory data analysis

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within the state of Arizona.

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.​

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.​​

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy ​to stay ahead of industry giants.​