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Quantitative Product Research Leader

Owens Corning
United States, Ohio, Granville
Dec 20, 2024

Quantitative Product Research Leader
Location(s):


Granville, OH, US, 43023-1200


Function:

Research and Development
Audience:

Experienced Professional
Work Arrangement:

Hybrid
Requisition ID:

63903


Job title:Product Researcher- Quantitative

Purpose of the job:

The Product Research Technologies group is responsible for end-user research within Enterprise R&D. The Product Researcher- Quantitative is responsible for designing, scoping, executing, and analyzing quantitative research studies to boost our ability to design, develop and deliver superior user-centered experiences across OC products, processes and services. They are a champion of Product Research and consult and develop various R&D team across the Enterprise, to elevate the R&D organization's user-centered mindset and product research capabilities to accelerate product adoption and volume growth.

Reports to:Product Research Technology Leader

Span of control: Individual contributor

Job responsibilities:



  • Market Insights

    • Stay up to date on market and industry trends and insights through collaboration with different stakeholders throughout the Enterprise.
    • Translating insights into actionable recommendations for current and future innovation projects for the Enterprise.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to advocate for a user-centered approach and champion the integration of market needs and feedback into product development and go-to-market strategies.
    • Lead and manage various quantitative research studies from design to analysis.


  • Market Adoption

    • Work with cross-functional teams including product management, commercial, and product/process development to conduct quality research to get the right data to inform go-to-market strategies
    • Translate choice study insights into business case opportunities for new products and systems.


  • Organizational Development

    • Support Products Research capability development: embedding the Products Research toolkit into S&T through training and coaching
    • Help to identify and build new capabilities for team to enhance research methodologies and design processes.

      • Research methodologies
      • Tools and third-party partnerships




  • Safety & Inclusion and Diversity

    • Ensures rigorous compliance to safety procedures and OC corporate policies
    • Focuses on sustaining a physically and psychologically safe work environment for self and coworkers




Minimum Qualifications:



  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in computational social sciences (Economics, Sociology, Psychology, etc.) or similar field
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in product research or UX, working with large data sets.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%, as needed
  • Expert in data analysis, statistical modeling, survey methods, data visualization, and relevant data tools.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging and influencing stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment while juggling both research studies and leveraging insights to influence strategy.


Preferred Experience:



  • Experience planning and conducting design research with end-users in a B2B setting
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in product launches
  • Familiarity with a variety of qualitative research methods
  • Multi-functional leadership skills (ability to manage across functions from product marketing, operations and other R&D functions)


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



  • Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to build strong relationships, collaborate and work across multi-functional and discipline boundaries in a dynamic, multi-project environment
  • Resilience and tolerance for ambiguity - Able to make difficult decisions and pursue ambitious goals with limited resources and imperfect information.
  • Self-motivated with the ability and desire to work independently. Strong desire to innovate and ownership of work. Team oriented, with high energy and desire to achieve results.
  • Attention to detail and ability to present data to multifunctional audiences and drive the decision-making process
  • Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills
  • Out of the box thinking and new approaches to existing challenges.
  • Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and business


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About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses - Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visitwww.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.



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