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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading scientific research programs and translating complex findings into actionable insights. Proficient in developing research methodologies and fostering collaborations with academic and industry partners to drive innovation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Leading Scientific Research ProgramsResearch MethodologiesStakeholder CollaborationResearch Facility ManagementInnovation Strategy Development
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Research MethodologiesEvidence GenerationData AnalysisTesting EnvironmentsResearch Standards Development
Soft Skills
Strategic Problem-SolvingCuriosityConsultative ApproachCollaborationInfluencing Skills
Industry Keywords
InnovationNPIResearch EcosystemConsumer InsightsAcademic Partnerships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the end-to-end research strategy across Innovation, NPI and Flywheel projects
- Shape and prioritise the research agenda, balancing consumer needs, scientific opportunity and commercial priorities
- Provide expert guidance to project teams, senior leaders and the Insights team
- Translate complex research into clear, actionable insights and evidence-based decisions
- Build and evolve Pentland’s research ecosystem
- Lead specialist testing facilities, academic partnerships and relationships with research institutes, labs and industry experts
- Champion research-led innovation and capability building across Innovation and R&D
- Develop research standards, tools and skills
- Identify strategic research opportunities supporting long-term brand and innovation strategy
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience leading scientific and/or human research programmes, ideally within an innovation environment
- Solid understanding of research methodologies, testing and evidence generation
- Ability to turn complex research and science into clear, engaging and actionable insights for non-technical audiences
- Strategic and curious approach to problem-solving and decision-making, particularly in ambiguous environments
- Experience collaborating with and influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Experience managing research facilities, specialist testing environments or technical platforms
- Experience developing relationships with universities, research institutes, labs and external experts
- Curious, proactive and commercially aware mindset, with an appetite for experimentation and continuous learning
- Comfortable adapting research approaches from quick, directional testing through to robust, claims-grade validation
- Consultative and collaborative approach to selecting appropriate research methods
- Open and intellectually curious mindset toward exploring, testing and learning from early ideas and hypotheses
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Hybrid working
- Flexible start and finish times
- Generous holiday allowance
- Product discounts
- Sample sales
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Healthcare support
- Gym and fitness discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car scheme