At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Consumer Insights Manager is responsible for influencing the organization through their leadership and strong knowledge of the consumer, patient and shopper. This individual must demonstrate a strong understanding of market research techniques and how to connect them to the business objectives. They must be a proactive business partner and category and consumer expert, delivering the “so what” and “now what” from our consumer learning. Additionally, this person will have a strong voice and point of view, advocating for the consumer and effectively influencing business decisions. They will oversee consumer insight planning and recommendations, strategic positioning and innovation. The right individual will have a strong Consumer Insight background tied to business results with a passion for brands. Finally, this Manager will build strong partnerships with their cross-functional teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee consumer learning across a variety of sources to tell the story and influence the decisions made as result of applied experience and consumer partnership.  
• Design research projects against business objectives and answer key questions.
• Act as an advocate for the consumer by integrating consumer knowledge into all decision making; express a compelling point of view to be confidently championed and conveyed to the team and the organization.
• Build strong internal and external relationships; collaborating with other members of the Consumer Insights team as well as other key functions inclusive of, but not limited to: Brand Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Digital Marketing, Research & Development and our agency partners.
• Manage respective category budgets: opening PO’s, overseeing accruals and ensuring timely payment with finance; challenging and prioritizing allocation to best meet the needs for the brand/business unit.
• Perform other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years relevant consumer research experience, strong preference for client-side or custom supplier-side experience. Consumer Packaged Goods and Pharmaceutical or Medical category experience is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in market research methods and trends-based work, including a demonstrated ability to translate information and data into a compelling stories with actionable insights and recommendations that impact business decisions.
• Strong knowledge of consumer insights across a broad array of methodologies with demonstrated ability to translate research findings, information and data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong understanding of categories, brands and portfolios. 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Strategic thinking including capabilities to assess current situation, draw conclusions and envision future business opportunities. 
• Strong business partner that can influence cross-functional teams and management. Motivated by success of their brands.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple projects across multiple brand teams.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and courage to express a clear point of view, tackling difficult conversations to positively impact business decisions, while also showcasing leadership through collaboration and strategic influencing.
• Identify business influencing trends and implications for their category.

This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, NJ, Chicago, IL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Long Island, NY. 

The approximate pay range for this position is $118,000 to $135,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

Requisition ID: 342032 

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