R&d Manager

6 days ago

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia PepsiCo Full time

**Overview**

Develop research strategies to guide informed product design decisions for innovation, brand stewardship, productivity and portfolio transformations through global and local sensory and consumer research capabilities, product insights and deep technical expertise across Foods and/or Beverages R&D organizations.

**Responsibilities**
- Work closely with key cross functional stakeholders to implement Sensory & Consumer Product Insights (SCPI) global Innovation research roadmaps and ensure local adherence to TSG process - **Influence**:

- Use strategic thinking to develop robust integrated research plan covering gates 2 to 4 of the TSG process and aligning key stakeholders across various business functions (R&D, Consumer Insights, Marketing) - **Influence**:

- Leverage existing global SCPI processes and protocols and implement locally to drive time and cost efficiencies within the teams supported - **Consult/Execute**:

- Work closely with SCPI Director to implement and promote SCPI vision and mission - **Influence**:

- Provide actionable insights and interpretation based on both Qualitative & Quantitative research with consumers for both existing and future R&D projects. Implications of research will need to be communicated to senior managers and up to LG2 executives. - **Consult/Execute**:

- Mentor and coach SCPI peers to increase capability and promote good research practices in line with wider business priorities - **Influence**:

- Work with SCPI peers and external agency partners to ensure that required external resources are available and allocated and appropriate test designs are set and deployed to best practice requirements - **Execute**

**Qualifications**
- Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Psychology, Food Science, Sensory science) preferred with a strong theoretical background in test design, research methodologies & statistical analysis techniques.
- Work experience in a consumer research/insights role preferably in an FMCG environment dependent on degree (example: 2-3 years if Masters, 5+ if BS)
- Deep knowledge of product testing methodologies with strong background in both Qualitative & Quantitative research methods
- Horizon scanning and ability to implement in house cutting edge consumer science methods
- Strong analytical skills - ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization.
- Good knowledge of statistical methods
- Good presentation skills (written & verbal)
- Cultural sensitivity/flexibility in responding to different cultures
- Self-starter, self-motivating - very high drive for results and able to deal with uncertainty and complexity
- Strong networker internally and externally

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