Senior Consumer Insights Scientist
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About the Position
We are seeking a Senior Consumer Insights Scientist to join our global R&D team. In this role, you will lead consumer-centric innovation efforts, driving meaningful breakthroughs in food and beverage products.
Locations
- Valhalla, USA
- Plano, USA
- Shanghai, China
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Leicester, UK
Responsibilities
- Deliver consumer-centric innovation through early-stage innovation approaches.
- Lead a global team of 8 across R&D hubs to foster deep consumer empathy and translate insights into meaningful innovations.
- Provide R&D guidance on product cues and sensorial experiences for all innovation projects globally.
- Partner with various teams to enhance the innovation pipeline and consumer empathy tools.
- Represent PepsiCo R&D in forums to drive novel methodologies and research.
- Collaborate with the R&D Consumer Strategy Director to align innovation strategies and deliver on white space innovations.
- Build a harmonized repository of consumer research knowledge to accelerate R&D capabilities.
Requirements
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Key Skills:
- 15+ years in CPG R&D; experience with global teams preferred.
- Master's or PhD in Psychology, Behavioral-Social-Innovation Science, Anthropology.
- Deep experience in qualitative and quantitative consumer research methods.
- Strong understanding of the Front End of Innovation process.
- Proven track record of combining science, sensory, and consumer insights to drive innovation.
- Strategic thinking to identify opportunity spaces for meaningful consumer solutions.
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Preferred Skills:
- Certified/Trained moderator and facilitator with sensory science expertise.
- Proven skill in moderating and facilitating qualitative methodologies.
- Ability to design, analyze, and interpret sensory and consumer findings.
- Insightful understanding of evolving technology and trends in Data & Analytics.
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Differentiating Skills:
- Proven ability in executing a global R&D role at a senior level.
- Analytical and creative thinking to identify patterns and translate consumer knowledge into actionable insights.
- Ability to connect consumer insights, technology, and strategy to identify new growth opportunities.
- Analytics skill set to understand and leverage various data sources for insights.
COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Requests for approved accommodations or exemptions will be considered under applicable law.
Employment Details
- Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Job Type: Regular
- Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in various global R&D hubs
- Professional growth and development
About the Company
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Join our team and drive consumer-centric innovation at PepsiCo!
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