Chief Research Operations Officer

FlavorWiki is seeking a Chief Research Operations Officer (CROO) to lead and scale the full operational engine behind our global research and research-technology delivery. This role sits at the intersection of consumer research operations, fieldwork execution, digital research platforms, IHUT programs, and cross-functional leadership. You will oversee all research operations across FlavorWiki, ensuring exceptional quality, reliability, and efficiency across thousands of IHUTs, in-market tests, sensory studies, and rapid digital evaluations.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience running market research operations at scale, including remote teams of 15–40+ people, and thrives in a technical environment where workflows, automation, and operational discipline are critical. You will partner with other key members of the management team including the CEO, Head of Research, CTO and Chief Growth Officer.

Executive Leadership & Organizational Management
Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, defining operational vision and strategy.
Lead and mentor a global distributed operations organization (Research Ops, Project Management, Fieldwork Ops, Tech Ops, QA, specialized teams).
Research Operations (IHUTs, Fieldwork, Sensory & Multimarket Programs)
Oversee the full lifecycle of IHUTs: logistics, shipping, missions, product handling, QC.
Manage execution of global product tests, sensory studies, panel recruitment, and multi-country programs.
Standardize best practices for handling, verification (photo/video/ID), data quality, and compliance.
Own KPIs: turnaround time, feasibility, margins, delivery performance, risk management, escalations.

Research Technology Operations (Digital Platforms, Integrations & Automation)
Oversee operational performance of FlavorWiki’s research-tech platform.
Define requirements for IHUT workflows (tracking, rotation, media capture, QC automation).
Quality, Governance & Delivery Excellence
Own global quality standards across all studies.
Implement QC workflows for media review, multi-step missions, and verification.
Ensure global compliance: privacy, GDPR, data handling, sampling validity.

Shape long-term operational roadmaps aligned with revenue, growth, and margins.
Oversee scalability initiatives: shipping frameworks, category expansion, IHUT infrastructure.
Client Delivery & Commercial Support
Support feasibility during project scoping with CS, Research Leads, and BD.
Join executive client conversations where operational alignment is critical.

12+ years managing large-scale research operations, consumer insights, IHUTs, or fieldwork.
~ Proven experience leading remote teams of 15–40+ people across multiple regions.
~ Strong operational expertise in IHUTs, logistics, sensory testing, shipping compliance, or high-volume studies.
~ Strong background in research-tech platforms, automation, integrations, or data pipelines.
~ Executive-level experience in operational design, multimarket execution, and optimization.
~ Availability for occasional travel.


Fully remote global leadership role.
Requires strong video communication, reliable internet, and flexibility across time zones.
Occasional travel for client meetings and operational workshops.

Lead operations serving major global CPG brands.
International, collaborative team and flexible remote culture.
Competitive senior-level compensation.

Complete the online form.
# CV in English (PDF).
# Upload a short video in English introducing yourself. Your experience in building businesses and selling ideas.
One way you think AI or data science will change consumer research.
We review every application carefully, and candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted via email to schedule an online interview.