Sr. Consumer Scientist

Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Hybrid schedule with in-person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; remote work is available on Mondays and Fridays.

Salary: $92,500–$131,700 per year. Actual compensation depends on experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Company

Church & Dwight develops consumer products and promotes a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on innovation, ownership, and meaningful impact.

What you will do

• Lead consumer and product research across designated categories in partnership with R&D teams.
• Define project objectives and action standards, and provide recommendations based on test findings.
• Design integrated research plans using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Develop strategic initiatives for holistic consumer and product understanding.
• Manage vendor selection, methodology design, data interpretation, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Partner with the Marketing Research Division to create integrated test plans and educate internal stakeholders on consumer experience.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Social Sciences or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a consumer insights role.
• Experience with consumer and product research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative research design and execution.
• Ability to identify consumer needs, understand product usage, and interpret data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Big-picture mindset, agile test-and-learn approach, and ability to identify insights across projects.

Nice to have

• Experience with fragrance or flavor sensory testing.
• Comfort using DIY data platforms.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical methods.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans and paid time off.
• Employee wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive environment that supports employee ownership and career growth.