Senior Scientist, Consumer Science

Senior Scientist, Consumer Science

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Sr. Manager Consumer Science Selfcare NA

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Senior Scientist will work within the Consumer Science team as part of an end-to-end R&D organization to support the development of products for the  category.  You will be responsible for consumer research to support multiple brands such as TYLENOL®, MOTRIN®, ZYRTEC®, BENADRYL®, and ZARBEES® as well as upstream innovation.  You will work to foster a consumer-centric culture within the R&D organization to build deep consumer empathy through effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional partners. In addition to traditional methodologies, you will innovate capabilities using agile digital research tools, data science/advanced analytics, and modeling techniques to meet key project and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply Design Thinking principles to understand consumer needs, aspirations, and motivations to support end-to-end innovation projects and programs from exploration to validation

• Identify and pilot new approaches and methodologies including those that leverage data science, advanced analytics, and AI where appropriate

• Design and execute robust Learning Plans in collaboration with key cross-functional partners (Marketing, Insights, Design, and Formulation) to meet project needs and answer key consumer questions

• Design and execute exploratory qualitative and quantitative research, product design and optimization research, benchmarking studies, and consumer perceived claims validation studies aligned with project and program objectives

• Effectively communicate consumer insights and actionable recommendations to the cross-functional team through use of storytelling and data visualization

• Participate in analysis and interpretation of results and communication to project teams 

• Participate in Global Consumer Science community of practice to support a consumer-centric culture in the R&D organization

• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with high ethical/quality standards and all applicable policies and procedures

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years, Master’s degree with 1-2+ years, or PhD degree with 0+ years of industry experience in qualitative and quantitative research in Consumer Science, Consumer Technical Insights, Sensory Science, Food Science, Psychology, Consumer Behavior, or Market Research

• Experience in a broad range of consumer research including product and concept testing, quant/qual, product benchmarking, and drivers of liking with experience in documenting, visualizing, and interpreting data

• Experience in consumer behavior science and/or data science and use of digital consumer science tools is preferred

• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills; comfortable presenting data and recommendations to key stakeholders

• Highly collaborative, able to work closely within Consumer Science and cross-functionally with R&D and other business partners including Design and Insights

What’s in it for you

$105,400.00 - $148,800.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.