Marura Lenjo

Sensory Scientist with 15+ years in the food industry, leading sensory and consumer research to drive innovation.

Role
Senior Scientist - Sensory, Design Thinking & Ai Related Projects at Barilla Group
Location
Evanston, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Marura Lenjo

Experienced Sensory Scientist with over 20 years working in the food industry designing and leading sensory and consumer research that provides actionable guidance for product development. Trained in Design Thinking with a proven track record of championing projects that enhance innovation, consumer research techniques and empathy. Proven leader and collaborator with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, emphasizing shared goals and data-driven decision-making to achieve collective success.

Experience

  1. Senior Scientist - Sensory, Design Thinking & Ai Related Projects

    Barilla Group

    Jan 2023 — Present · Northbrook, IL, US

    Role expanded to include supporting the digital strategy of R&D by identifying, assessing, and implementing an AI solution to improve efficiency.Achievements:Led a cross-functional and cross-cultural team to select the optimal partner, establish a proof-of-concept, and develop contracts and test methodologies.I drove the design, execution, and communication of the results from the proof-of-concept. This work has positioned the company to continue evaluating the tool in a structured manner in new product categories.

Education

  • University of Arkansas

    Master of Science, Food Science

    2001 — 2003

  • University of Arkansas

    Bachelor of Science, Food Science

    1997 — 2001

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