R&D Associate/ Senior R&D Associate

Job Description

ABOUT UNILEVER:Be part of the world s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that strive to improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us every day. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we ll work to help you become a better you!We are looking to hire a R&D Associate/ Senior R&D Associate Hygiene Consumer Technical Insights based in Mumbai HURCWant to be at the forefront of Hygiene product design At Unilever we have set out to make a difference to those big issues that matter most to our business and to the world. Our goal: Designing products that offer best in class germ protection that is easily accessible, affordable and gives a delightful user experience.Inculcating lifesaving hygiene habits with efficacious product solutions through breakthrough innovations is at the heart of what we do. Our purpose-led, future-fit Unilever Compass strategy is guiding us and is built on three beliefs: brands with purpose grow; companies with purpose last; and people with purpose thrive.Health & hygiene | Sustainable Living | Unilever global company websiteHygiene Consumer Technical Insights is a vibrant arm of R&D that leads many strategic and operational aspects of innovation. The function sits on a base of strong consumer orientation of product interaction combined with technical and product interfaces on delivering winning sensories.In our Hygiene business, we have space for a flexible, creative, action-oriented thinker, who can match the Unilever global challenges in the Skin Cleansing Hygiene division to cater to Brand & Company vision.Role Purpose:You will be involved in providing quantitative and qualitative testing support and guidance to the skin cleansing hygiene business working on Lifebuoy to deliver product solutions with speed and agility. You will deliver product and consumer insights, to both future proof our innovation projects, and expand possibilities with current portfolio.About the Role:

• Lead quantitative and qualitative studies for Hygiene skin cleansing.
• Liaise with cross functional teams including Brand, Formulation, external research agencies to ensure timely implementation of studies in field across South Asia, South East Asia, Africa, Middle East
• Interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions for way forward with business decisions.
• Work on bringing in novel research methods for innovative testing

All about you:We are looking for people with the right attitude, mindset, and competencies. Expertise in consumer or product insights/ market research/ data science would be a distinct advantage.

• Technical education Degree (BSc/BBM/BA or MSc/MBA/MA) in related research/ data science subjects
• Great collaboration and communication skills and a willingness to work in international team
• A quick learner, not afraid to take the initiative and be proactive to get things done
• Ambitious to deliver the best quality in a timely manner
• Relevant 3-6 experience within a FMCG environment
• Must be fluent in English

What do we offer:Opportunity to work on brands with the power to brighten peoples lives all over the world.Be part of a diverse and ambitious team shaping the future of Food and Refreshment brands.Exciting career opportunities in a global, purpose led business.We are looking for the right people for our roles and our ambition, we are open to talk about how our flexible working policies can make this role the right one for you.,

Keyskills :
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