Materials Development Scientist PhD

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is seeking a PhD-level Material Development Scientist to advance feminine care material innovations in Cincinnati, OH. You will apply deep materials knowledge to improve product performance and sustainability, collaborating with manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimental work, data-driven decision making, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• PhD required in relevant field.
• Strong analytical and data analytics skills.
• Willingness to travel ~10% of time.
• On-site work at Winton Hill Business Center Cincinnati, OH.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Development to translate consumer needs into material innovations.
• Diagnose and resolve raw-material technical issues with plants.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and sustain supply chains.
• Lead raw-material qualifications and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Apply digital and data-driven approaches to speed up materials innovation.

Skills

Materials science fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field

Tools

GeoDict

Abaqus

Job description

Job Location WHBC - WINTON HILL BUS CENTER

Job Description Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1. The Opportunity: If you are passionate about applied materials science, energized by solving real consumer problems, and driven to modernize how work gets done through digital innovation, this role is for you. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related discipline to join the Feminine Care R&D organization at P&G in Cincinnati, OH. As a Material Development Scientist-PhD, you will utilize deep technical mastery to make meaningful, hands‑on contributions to the business. You will work in a collaborative, supportive R&D environment where your work directly influences product performance, sustainability, supply resilience, and speed of innovation. This R&D assignment offers a unique opportunity to work across disciplines internally and with external partners, building both technical depth and system level understanding early in your career. The role also provides the opportunity to innovate across a range of material technologies including but not limited to Adhesives, Nonwovens, and Films to name a few. The role is well suited for scientists who enjoy connecting fundamental understanding to practical applications, and who are motivated to improve not only what we develop, but how we develop it.

Ideal Candidate Has

• A strong foundational understanding of materials science with the ability to apply fundamentals to solve real‑world problems.
• Ability to understand product performance requirements, material feedstocks, and manufacturing processes, and translate this holistic understanding into innovative material solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to connect insights across disciplines, develop technically sound solutions, and influence technical direction on projects.
• Passion for hands‑on experimental work, with a demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments; test technical hypotheses; and translate data into clear, actionable insights and models.
• A self‑leadership and ownership mindset, including the ability to independently understand complex technical problems, proactively drive problem solving, and collaborate with project teams on technology development.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multifunctional teams within P&G and with external partners such as suppliers, universities, and technical service providers.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and results through written reports and verbal discussions.
• Demonstrated curiosity and innovation mindset, including interest or experience in using digital, data, or automation tools to simplify workflows, improve decision‑making, and accelerate materials innovation.
• Learning agility and adaptability, with the ability to rapidly learn new technical areas, tools, and processes in a dynamic, evolving business environment.

In this role, you will

• Partner with Product Development teams to translate consumer needs and unmet problems into material innovations to deliver superior and differentiated product solutions.
• Work closely with manufacturing plants to diagnose and resolve raw‑material technical issues, enabling robust, reliable product performance.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to develop, qualify, and sustain best‑in‑class raw‑material supply chains for a global business.
• Lead and support new raw‑material qualifications, cost‑optimization initiatives, and Business Continuity Plans to strengthen resilience and competitiveness while meeting quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Apply digital and data‑driven approaches to simplify workflows, improve decision‑making, and accelerate the pace of materials innovation.

Job Qualifications

• Education Requirement: PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data science, data analytics, statistics.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time based on business need.
• Ability to work on‑site at Winton Hill Business Center 3-5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Publications in peer‑reviewed scientific journals.
• Proficiency in coding and applying modeling and simulation methods/tools (such as GeoDict, Abaqus) to solve technical problems.
• Experience in developing and implementing AI solutions.

Just so you know: At P&G, we believe that diverse experiences help build strong leaders. Mobility is a key component of many management careers, providing opportunities to grow through different assignments, locations, and business challenges. Candidates should be prepared to consider relocation opportunities throughout their career as business needs and development opportunities arise.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.

Job Schedule Full time

Job Number R000155533

Job Segmentation Entry Level

Starting Pay / Salary Range $140,000.00 - $140,000.00 / year

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.