Sr. Consumer Scientist

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 92,500 - 131,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Consumer Scientist to serve as the voice of the consumer, owning agile research solutions that uncover insights to enhance the consumer experience.

You will partner with R&D and the Marketing Research Division to define objectives, design integrative plans using qualitative and quantitative methods, and develop strategic research initiatives. The role manages vendors, interprets data, communicates findings, and educates internal partners while

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Social Sciences or related field.
• 5+ years in a consumer insights role.
• Experience with consumer and product research methodologies.
• Experience designing and executing qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ability to identify consumer needs and understand product usage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with R&D partners to define project objectives and action standards for product research.
• Provide recommendations and direction based on test findings.
• Design integrative research plans using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Develop strategic research initiatives for holistic consumer and product understanding.
• Manage vendor selection, methodology design, and data interpretation.
• Partner with Marketing Research Division to create integrated test plans.
• Educate internal partners on the value of consumer experience.
• Socialize value‑based test designs across the organization.
• Identify consumer needs and understand product usage.
• Support Innovation R&D through consumer and product research initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering actionable consumer insights.

Skills

Consumer insights

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Cross-functional collab

Communication skills

Agile mindset

Project management

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Social Sciences or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Senior Consumer Scientist to serve as the voice of the consumer, owning agile research solutions that uncover insights to enhance the overall consumer experience.

About the Role

The Senior Consumer Scientist partners with R&D teams to define project objectives and action standards for product research, provides recommendations based on test findings, designs integrative research plans using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and develops strategic research initiatives for holistic consumer and product understanding. The role manages vendor selection, methodology design, and data interpretation, and partners with the Marketing Research Division to create integrated test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with R&D partners to define project objectives and action standards for product research.
• Provide recommendations and direction based on test findings.
• Design integrative research plans using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Develop strategic research initiatives for holistic consumer and product understanding.
• Manage vendor selection, methodology design, and data interpretation.
• Partner with Marketing Research Division to create integrated test plans.
• Educate internal partners on the value of consumer experience.
• Socialize value‑based test designs across the organization.
• Identify consumer needs and understand product usage.
• Support Innovation R&D through consumer and product research initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering actionable consumer insights.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Social Sciences or related field.
• 5+ years in a consumer insights role.
• Experience with consumer and product research methodologies.
• Experience designing and executing qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ability to identify consumer needs and understand product usage.
• Big‑picture mindset with cross‑project insight capability.
• Agile thinker with test‑and‑learn approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in data analysis and interpretation.
• Preferred: experience with fragrance or flavor sensory testing.
• Comfortable with DIY data platforms.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical methods.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $92,500–$131,700. Church & Dwight offers a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and other benefits.

Mandatory Mandates

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.