Senior Consumer Science Lead, R&D & Product Validation

Spectrum Brands, Inc; United States; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Spectrum Brands, Inc. seeks an experienced Consumer Science Leader to establish and run an R&D-focused consumer learning capability within Global Home Care, guiding product formulation, performance validation, prototype development, and technical decision making.

You will translate consumer observations into actionable recommendations for development teams, build scalable processes, and partner with Marketing and Insights to inform strategy and reduce technical risk.

Formación

• BS degree in science or engineering required; MS preferred.
• 10+ years in fast moving consumer goods R&D or Consumer Science.
• Experience with IHUTs, CLTs, product evaluation studies.
• Ability to translate consumer insights into technical recommendations.
• Experience in Front End innovation and NPD preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop an R&D consumer science strategy aligning with Marketing and Insights.
• Lead validation of consumer usage experience against validated concepts.
• Build standardized approaches to understand consumer use and product performance.
• Translate consumer observations into actionable technical recommendations.
• Ensure gaps and unmet needs translate into actionable R&D opportunities.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication and presentati

Strong project management

Curiosity, critical thinking, consumer

Educación

BS Degree in Science or Engineering

MS preferred

Descripción del empleo

Spectrum Brands, Inc. seeks an experienced Consumer Science Leader to establish and run an R&D-focused consumer learning capability within Global Home Care, guiding product formulation, performance validation, prototype development, and technical decision making.

You will translate consumer observations into actionable recommendations for development teams, build scalable processes, and partner with Marketing and Insights to inform strategy and reduce technical risk.