Principal Scientist, R&D – CX Product Insights, Away From Home
Core
Technical authority and methodologist for consumer experience (CX) research supporting Away From Home product and packaging innovation.
Role type
Principal Scientist, R&D (Consumer Insights)
Builds
End-to-end CX learning strategies, study designs, and decision-ready synthesis for product and packaging development.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Food & Beverage / Product Development
Required skills
Consumer experience research strategy, qualitative and quantitative research methods, study design, instrument development, data synthesis, stakeholder influence, vendor management, coaching and capability building, statistical interpretation, research governance.
Preferred skills
CPG or food & beverage industry experience, packaging technical design research, advanced degree (MS/PhD).
Technologies
Survey/testing platforms, analysis packages, dashboards/BI.
Responsibilities
Architect CX learning plans from exploration to validation, translate consumer insights into product requirements, lead high-stakes stakeholder readouts, evaluate and standardize emerging CX methods, coach internal teams and suppliers, oversee vendor strategy and performance, ensure compliance with data integrity and privacy requirements.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship