Consumer Sciences Manager

25 Nov 2024

Vacancy expired!

Consumer Sciences Manager

Primary Location: Melville, New York V-Soft Consulting is currently seeking

Consumer Sciences Manager client in Melville, New York. This is a

contract position in

cosmetics industry.

Education and Experience »
  • 4-5 years experience.
  • BA/BS degree or higher in marketing/market research, math/statistics.
  • Experience in market research (full project management including client service, defining sample universe, questionnaire design, analysis, etc). Skilled in product testing and claims testing. Global research is preferred.
  • Experience with management people (manager, supervisor, train/coaching, development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities »
  • Knowledge of market research practices/QA.
  • Knowledge of cosmetic/skincare industry is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is required.
  • Must possess data integrity and critical thinking skills.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be customer focused and have the ability to multi-task.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Job Responsibilities:
  • Servicing the consumer product testing needs of Research & Development, Product Development and Marketing.
  • Design and management of product tests from start to finish across brands and product categories on global basis.
  • Management of assigned employees.
  • Successfully completing the below responsibilities by taking lead role in decision making relating to all aspects of product testing and acting independently, with full accountability. Actively display strong problem-solving abilities as well as creativity/innovation, and competency in product testing methodologies/ objectives/project management/cost/timing/etc. Management of assigned brands testing needs. Decisions have direct impact on product testing across all brands and influence formulation/consumer claims/launch of ELC products.
  • Partner with Project Management teams to track upcoming projects
  • Managing project budget including negotiation of study costs, monitor budget billing and processing.
  • Monitoring current research suppliers for consistency and accuracy of work. Investigating new vendors and piloting studies for feasibility of partnership. QA monitoring of testing sites.
  • Supervising and providing guidance of assigned staff members. Reviewing for accuracy and consistency of work. Assisting in their professional development/growth. Managing and developing consultants/temps.
  • Taking role as backup to Director to address topics/issues/etc when necessary.
  • Responsible for managing all aspects of consumer product testing on global basis. Independently handle project from start to finish, with minimal input from director, and aligned with SOP.
  • Taking lead role in initial kick off/initiation project meeting, partnering with R&D/PD/Legal/Marketing/etc to identify project objectives/claims. Designing and managing full range of test designs including monadic, comparison, multi-comparison, parity testing and concept testing.
  • Managing high profile and/or complex studies. Responsible for servicing R&D/PD research needs/communication, managing developing protocols/project screeners/questionnaires, overseeing vendor recruitment and fieldwork, QA, tabulation plan development and analyzing data, leading to written report/presentation.
  • Involved with up front client communications/discussions relating to study objectives/research needs.
  • Involved with design of study methodology and partnerships with relevant groups for claims development.
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  • ID: #23453069
  • State: New York Melville 11747 Melville USA
  • City: Melville
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2021-11-25
  • Deadline: 2022-01-23
  • Category: Software/QA/DBA/etc