Principal Sci, R&D - Knowledge Management

Job Description

Principal Scientist, R&D - Transformation 

We are seeking a visionary Principal Scientist to join our North America R&D Transformation team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of knowledge management, data analytics, and digital R&D transformation. As a subject matter expert in these areas, you will drive business impact, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of innovation. This candidate should have a proven record of understanding business needs and championing knowledge, data, and digital in an organization. Communication, drive for results, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential in this role. This position requires an individual to have a collaborative mindset and apply innovative solutions. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop deep knowledge of product portfolio data and systems, unlocking insights that inform strategic decisions.  

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver targeted results, recommendations, and solutions for areas such as new product and packaging development, cost optimization, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and special projects.   

• Interpret complex data, synthesize findings, and visualize insights to drive action-oriented recommendations that propel business success.   

• Leverage programming, coding, data engineering expertise to simplify data gathering, analysis, and reports for worldwide users. 

• Develop compelling use cases for R&D, harnessing power of new digital and AI/ML tools. 

• Administer and maintain R&D Institutional Knowledge, ensuring preservation of historic knowledge repositories (physical and digitally based). 

• Design and deliver training on Knowledge Management and Digital tools and practices, empowering R&D to excel in evolving landscape. 

Qualifications: 

• BS in Business, Information Management, Computer or Data Sciences or related field and/or relevant experience 

• Excellent communication, analytical, process design, and problem-solving skills 

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and collaborate with others, driving results through influence and expertise 

• Adept at managing multiple assignments and deadlines concurrently and prioritize tasks with ease