Your role:
- Champion for the voice of consumer during product development phase and to provide inputs as needed to ensure consumer centric product developments from creation to launch (ITM)
- Developing the overall consumer test plans for the proposition and/or product development projects, including validation and claim substantiation. •Independently plan, design, execute, analyze and report consumer studies using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies internally or with external agencies.
- Thoroughly understand the user experience and usability of relevant Philips and competitor products, in order to guide the project teams in decision making, based on user experience.
- Develop all user requirements (usability, experience, performance)and identify the key drivers of ratings and reviews, and work with cross-functional project teams to ensure they are met in validation testing, ensuring high consumer satisfaction with our products
- Network with different stakeholders (CMM, Designer, Project Management, Technical team, Quality) and report on progress at relevant intervals & milestones through written reports and verbal presentations.
- Challenge the status quo and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, in order to improve, standardize and document our ways of working in a way that enables timely delivery on business objectives.
- Regular monitoring of competitive landscape around the world.
You're the right fit if:
- Bachelor degree or higher education in any of these fields: Human Factors; Psychology; Behavioral sciences; Sensory Science; Industrial Design; Interaction Design; Ergonomics; Human Computer Interaction; Engineering, amended with relevant education or experience in consumer research.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required to have min. English standard of CET-6 and above.
- A proven track record and at least 5 years of experience in product development, user experience or product research. Experience in pre-development and product development of consumer products is an added advantage.
- Able to demonstrate independent plan, execute and report consumer studies.
- Solid research execution skills and experience, including the moderation of in-person qualitative research.
- Experience working directly with market research firms in guiding and monitoring outsourced research projects.
- Ability to balance extreme attention to detail with a can-do attitude and pragmatic problem solving for fast study execution.
- You thrive in a fast-changing dynamic and cross-functional work environment.
- You are a team player who can build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders across different levels within the organization.
- Have an interest in Grooming & Beauty products and new technology.
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Factors, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Sensory Science, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Ergonomics, HCI, or Engineering
- Minimum English proficiency CET-6 or above
- At least 5 years' experience in product development, user experience, or product research
- Experience in pre-development and product development of consumer products
- Ability to independently plan, design, execute, analyze and report consumer studies using qualitative and quantitative methods
- Experience moderating in-person qualitative research
- Experience working directly with market research firms to guide and monitor outsourced research
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present findings to stakeholders
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-changing environment and build stakeholder relationships
- Interest in grooming & beauty products and new technology
Philips Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Philips and has not been reviewed or approved by Philips.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, including a strong 401(k) match (often described at 7%) alongside pensions in some contexts.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are emphasized through choice in health insurance options and a broad “Total Rewards” approach that combines compensation, health and wellness, and work-life support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous paid time off and policies covering parental leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and family medical leave.
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What We Do
Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. As a leading health technology company, it is our purpose to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Our goal is to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030. We also strive to be the best place to work for people who share our passion, by promoting personal development, inclusion and diversity while acting responsibly towards our planet and society.
