R&D - Consumer Insights & Product Development (Asia & Africa)

Job title: R&D - Consumer Insights & Product Development (Asia & Africa)

About the Role We are seeking a passionate and technically adept professional to develop superior propositions for Indian consumers. The role emphasizes innovation, consumer insights, and end-to-end product development, from idea inception to in-market monitoring, with a regional focus on Asia and Africa. You will be part of a Mumbai-based team reporting to an R&D manager and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

What You'll Do

• Design, execute, and analyze consumer insights and claims tests
• Understand consumer needs and work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies to delight our consumers
• Partner with technologists to develop and test prototypes
• Capture key insights and technical findings from research projects and share results & recommendations in a clear succinct manner
• Lead technical teams to qualify new products/packaging

What We're Looking For

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to connect and work with people across countries and cultures
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and influence
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical skills with a focus on consumer and products research
• Collaboration and Leadership: Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, team-oriented environment, demonstrating leadership and collaborative skills
• Business Acumen: Understanding of business needs and consumer sensitivity
• Learning Agility: Ability to work independently, prioritize and perform in a fast-paced environment
• Prerequisites Education: M.Sc or M.Tech from top universities with 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience OR PhD in Science or Engineering from top universities with 1-2 years of relevant working experience
• Consumer Research Expertise: In-depth knowledge of consumer tests, deriving insights, communication, demos, claims, and product innovation amongst others
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues and implement systemic fixes
• Influencing Skills: Strong leadership and influencing skills across all organizational levels
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions
• Travel: This role will require some travel within India and abroad hence the candidate should be open to travel

Nice to Have

• Willingness to travel within India and abroad (as travel is required)

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits as part of being a global leader in consumer goods; opportunities for growth and leadership development from Day 1.