Head of Consumer Sciences, Product Intelligence

Haleon

. Lead consumer-first strategy for R&D across categories and operating units .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeNew Jersey City • New Jersey • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading consumer-first R&D strategies, utilizing qualitative and quantitative methodologies to connect consumer insights with product design. Proven ability to manage and develop teams while driving innovation and understanding within the FMCG/CPG sector.

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Consumer-Centric Strategy LeadershipQualitative And Quantitative MethodologiesData Analytics And AI UtilizationFMCG/CPG Industry ExperienceTeam Management And Development

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisProduct IntelligenceConsumer Insights TranslationInnovation FundamentalsProduct Attribute SpecificationConsumer Sciences MethodologiesData Capability And FluencyRemote Management TechniquesBusiness PrioritizationCompetitive Understanding

Soft Skills

LeadershipEngagementCollaborationCommunicationInsight Identification

Tools & Technologies

Digital PersonasData Analytics ToolsAI Technologies

Industry Keywords

FMCGCPGR&DConsumer UnderstandingProduct Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead consumer-first strategy for R&D across categories and operating units
Ensure innovations and product portfolios deliver meaningful and noticeable superiority with consumers at purchase and in use
Elevate consumer-centricity across R&D communities, categories, operating units, and disciplines
Transform R&D consumer understanding capabilities using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Connect consumer understanding with product design targets, translating consumer desires into specifications
Use digital personas, AI, and data analytics to accelerate consumer understanding
Lead competitive understanding across categories and operating units
Determine when testing, analytics, or synthesis should inform product, portfolio, and communication decisions
Establish shared understanding of innovation fundamentals across R&D
Provide guidance on product attribute specifications for superior products
Manage and develop the CSPI organization, engagement, capabilities, and talent progression
Identify talent sources for CSPI and R&D

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc degree or equivalent in a field with statistical background, such as Engineering or Sciences
More than 10 years of industry experience within a large FMCG / CPG business in an appropriate or associated function
Ability to connect consumer sciences and product intelligence to tangible business outcomes and growth
Ability to lead through others across a global network of individuals and teams
Ability to drive a highly engaged global team through remote management techniques
Experience managing multiple business priorities and categories
Experience driving novel consumer sciences methodologies and actionable knowledge
Ability to lead thinking and evidence underpinning product, portfolio, and communication decisions
High data capability and fluency using the latest techniques
Proven ability to understand consumers and identify insights that translate into business opportunities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Agile working culture and flexibility opportunities
Reasonable adjustments or accommodations throughout the recruitment process
Inclusive culture where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected
Confidential handling of voluntary personal information
Opportunities to learn, build skills, and share learning
Talent development and progression opportunities