Scientist, R&D Consumer Science APAC

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.

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What you will do

What will you do 

The Scientist, R&D Consumer Science will work within the Consumer Science team as part of an end-to-end R&D organization to support the development of products for APAC region.  You will be responsible for consumer research to support multiple brands such as DABAO®, NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO® BABY, and LISTERINE® across multiple categories such as skin care, oral care, and baby care.  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. You will leverage both traditional consumer research methodologies as well as digital research tools to meet key project objectives.  

Key Responsibilities

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

• Execute Consumer 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 with input from Senior/Principal Consumer Science partners  

• Effectively communicate consumer insights and actionable recommendations to the cross-functional team  

• 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 or Master’s degree with at least 1-2 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.  

·       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.  

·       Experience with a broad range of consumer research methods including product and concept testing, quant/qual, product benchmarking, and drivers of liking is preferred. 

·       Experience in data science and use of digital consumer science tools is preferred. 

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