Senior Manager, R&D – Consumer Experience
Core
Lead Consumer Experience execution for a portfolio of brands, translating consumer needs into product design, technical requirements, and experience models to drive renovation and innovation across Food, Beverage, Snacks, and adjacent categories.
Role type
Senior Manager, Consumer Experience (R&D)
Builds
Consumer experience models, frameworks, and tools that support product development and qualification
Domain
Food & Beverage / Consumer Research / Product Innovation
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Consumer research, UX design, product innovation, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, resource management, strategic prioritization, technical and business judgment
Preferred skills
Experience in applied consumer insights supporting commercialization, ability to translate learning into product decisions, storytelling skills
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead a high-performing Consumer Experience team; Translate consumer needs into product and experience requirements; Design and execute consumer learning plans; Partner with R&D, Brand, Innovation, and Sensory teams to guide concept and validation; Coach and develop Consumer Experience scientists; Identify emerging consumer needs and trends; Prioritize work and manage resources; Provide technical and business judgment for portfolio decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership