Senior Research Scientist, Health & Wellbeing Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Background & Purpose of the Job
We are the Global Health & Wellbeing (H&W) team focused on one of Unilever’s largest growth opportunities – the €140bn Health & Wellbeing space defined by Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS).
We work in an agile

, fast-moving environment

, collaboratively within the team and with our Unilever colleagues around the world. We work in a project based networked way where everyone needs to be able to take a step back and think strategically as well as rolling up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, to be entrepreneurial and experiment as well as bringing in the best of Unilever and work the structures of a large company, to take charge and lead as well as follow and support others.

Unilever’s Health & Wellbeing Group holds the company’s functional nutrition brands and the portfolio of brands that includes

E

quilibra

(Italy

)

and US

acquired

brands Olly, Liquid

IV, Smarty

Pants, Welly

,

Onnit

,

and

Nutrafol

. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments. We are committed to continue grow this strategic business for Unilever through a series of acquisitions and international expansion of

acquired

brands through Unilever’s scale and network in the markets.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do
The

Senior

Research

Scientist

will play a critical role in the Nutritional Sciences and Innovation team (NS&I)

.

They will

be responsible for

developing and managing long term Science & Technology pipeline

projects for

Hydration

.

As a technical project lead, the Senior

Research

Scientist will

be required

to provide

expertise

in

identifying

areas of scientific exploration

, hypothesis generation,

and the coordination

and

execution of

experiments.

Further, the role requires the ability to translate science into differentiated and meaningful business applications

.

Strong people and networking skills

with

a true passion for innovation also

needed

.
The

role reports to the

Associate Director

,

Nutritional Sciences and Innovation,

Health & Wellbeing and will

interface

with

the

Global

and

Regional

R&D teams

.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead
Independ

ently develops and execute long term pipeline projects

for

Hydration

for the Global Health and Wellbeing Team

and

The Collective

.

Establish and manage external research partnership

s

with 3

rd

party contract research

labs

.

Work across The Collective and Unilever R&D to identify and develop transversal pipeline opportunities.

Interacts with internal stakeholders to

optimize

transfer of new scientific insights

.

Develops scientific positions and viewpoints relevant to the

business.

Identify

and tracks emerging trends and scientific developments

within

the fields of

hy

dration, sports physiology, and exercise science.

Support

(

with

in

the broader NS&I team)
Support

IP strategy for

early-stage

pipeline

activities.

Contribute to

front end innovation activities including but not limited to workshops, prototyping and

claim

storming.

Support claim substantiation activities as a subject matter expert as

needed.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
Demonstrated ability to generate scientific hypothesises, design and execute

appropriate

experiment

s

, and translate the findings into practical applications.
Ability to translate science into consumer relevant propositions,

claims

and communication.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information in a clear and concise manner

to senior

management.

Networking and stakeholder management

Attention to detail, excellent

organization

and time management skills.

Ability to think flexibly

to

meet constantly shifting priorities and timelines and to independently provide solutions to issues.

Problem-solving, troubleshooting skills and ability to find creative

solutions.

Ability to work successfully in a ‘team-based’

environment.

Ability to manage external collaborations and

projects.

BS in biology, physical sciences

,

or engineering with 5+ years in-depth experience

focused on

hydration

at

a healthcare, consumer goods,

food,

or pharmaceutical company

.

OR MS in biology, physical

sciences,

or engineering with

a focus on

hydration, physiology, kinesiology, cellular biology, nutrition sciences

with

3+ years

of

in-depth

, relevant

experience
OR PhD

focused on

hydration,

physiology

, kinesiology,

cellular biology,

nutrition

sciences,

with

2+ yea

rs

of

in-depth

, relevant

experience

.
Pay:

The pay range for this position is $84,400 to $126,600. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus:

This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI):

This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits:

Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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