Consumer Science and Product Intelligence NA OU Lead
Core
Strategic and operational lead for Consumer Science and Product Intelligence (CSPI) ensuring consumer-led innovations and product superiority across the Operating Unit.
Role type
Principal Scientist (Consumer Science & Product Intelligence Lead)
Builds
Consumer-relevant product innovations, claims evidence, and portfolio strategies for OTC health brands.
Domain
FMCG/CPG (Over-the-Counter Health)
Required skills
Consumer science, product research, sensory methods, product intelligence, claims evidence, data fluency, strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, commercial judgment, ethnography, usage research.
Preferred skills
AI and digitally enabled research tools, novel methodologies, stage-gate process expertise.
Technologies
AI, digitally enabled research tools, platforms, social listening tools.
Responsibilities
Lead consumer and product intelligence for the OU; translate global strategies into local execution; drive faster innovation via product stories and stage-gate; ensure compliant consumer testing; partner with R&D and Category teams on product decisions; benchmark product landscape against competitors; integrate multi-source data into unified insights.
Seniority
Principal, strategic & operational leadership
