Consumer Science Product Intelligence - Senior Scientist
Core
Lead consumer science and product intelligence for the Wellness portfolio in India, partnering with R&D and Category teams to deliver innovations that win at the point of purchase.
Role type
Senior Scientist (Consumer Science & Product Intelligence)
Builds
Consumer-led innovations, product narratives, and evidence-based claims for the India Wellness market.
Domain
FMCG/CPG, Healthcare, Consumer Science
Required skills
Consumer science, product research, sensory science, claims evidence, product intelligence, qualitative and quantitative research, consumer modelling, product validation, strategic communication, change leadership, analytical skills, commercial judgement.
Preferred skills
MSc degree, project management, data analysis, problem solving, scientific expertise, influencing others.
Technologies
AI tools, digitally enabled tools, sensory-panel tools, social listening tools.
Responsibilities
Select and apply fit-for-purpose consumer science and sensory methods; deliver consumer evidence to guide product design and support claims; lead end-to-end consumer evidence delivery from prototype to post-launch; validate non-clinical claims with consumers; track emerging trends via social listening and market signals; integrate research and competitor benchmarking into unified product intelligence; build and share best practices in consumer science; ensure compliance with Human Subject Testing Policy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
