Job Description

Company Description The Nature's Bounty Co. is a privately held, global leader in health and wellness with a rich history and proven track record in the nutritional market. As a manufacturer, marketer and online seller of vitamins, dietary supplements, minerals, herbals, protein bars and powders, and ethical beauty products, our purpose is to create a happier, healthier world using the power of science and nature. The brands of The Nature's Bounty Co. are some of the most trusted in the world including Nature's Bounty®, Pure Protein®, Solgar®, Osteo Bi-Flex®, Sundown®, Body Fortress®, MET-Rx® and Ester-C®.

Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace matters at The Nature’s Bounty Co. This includes being focused on retaining and recruiting a diverse workforce and building a culture of inclusivity. Our goal is to create a place where people feel respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work each day.

Did we mention that we also offer excellent benefits, competitive compensation and a progressive, healthy company culture? If you’ve ever spent your workdays watching the clock, you know how important a positive work environment is for a person’s well-being. The Nature’s Bounty Co. is committed to supporting wellness in all forms. And when it comes to wellness, nature is a pretty good place to start.

Job Description The Nature's Bounty Co.'s Innovation R&D Team is looking for an experienced consumer innovator to join the Consumer Science team and help translate consumer insights into technical product/package opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in qualitative research, data synthesis and storytelling and the ability to connect the dots from multiple data sources into tangible business opportunities.

Consumer Science is a product focused research team with the goal of embedding consumer insights, preference and appeal into the R&D innovation process. The newly created role of Strategy and Insights Manager will enhance the impact of the Consumer Science function across the organization. In this role, this individual will have autonomy and hands-on ownership of driving growth and innovation.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Data synthesis and storytelling: generates presentations which inspire action and identify innovation opportunities using data from multiple sources (primary and secondary research, social listening, competitive analysis, etc)
• Lead and support research initiatives, including product experience research, attribute and prototype testing, foundational understanding, competitive landscape, whitespace identification, etc.
• Partner with stakeholders from Product Development, Package Design & Development, Nutrition Science & Communication, Consumer Insights and Marketing.
• Socialize the consumer voice and experience in creative ways and through excellent storytelling and presentations
• Manage multiple requests, deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Support the Consumer Science Director in growing the impact of the Consumer Science function as a competitive advantage for the business

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in consumer, product or user research using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methodologies
• Minimum BS degree, advanced degree preferred
• A passion to create new products that meet consumer’s needs, and in creating the best possible experiences for them
• Advocate for the consumer and for championing the consumer voice throughout the organization
• Excellent storytelling skills – able to qualitatively synthesize data from multiple sources into a meaningful and business relevant story
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques, such as online surveys, product testing, focus groups, IDIs, ethnographies, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Self-starter that is naturally curious
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Ability to self-manage, juggle multiple priorities, and pay attention to details
• Ability to contribute to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative team environment
• Commitment to core values of collaboration & teamwork, creativity & intellectual curiosity, integrity & respect, nimbleness, execution excellence, quality of innovation and accountability.

Additional Information The Nature's Bounty Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Nature's Bounty Co. offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental plans, voluntary short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, generous associate discounts and more!

Please contact Human Resources at 631-200-2120 if you should need a reasonable accommodation to submit your information for our on-line job postings.