Senior Consultant, Consumer Products - Boston, MA, United States - Lux Research

Description

Description

Lux Research, a distinguished research and advisory leader in the realm of sustainable innovation, is on the hunt for a visionary and detail-oriented Consumer Products (CPG) expert to elevate our Lux Expertise team. We're inviting an experienced professional with a passion for innovation strategy to embark on a thrilling career journey with us. Our Lux experts dive deep into the realms of technology, materials sciences, and consumer markets, crafting bespoke recommendations that perfectly align with our clients' unique ambitions, from innovation strategies to market entry plans and beyond.

This role isn't just a job; it's a golden ticket to shape the future of consumer products from food and beverage, consumer health to retail and apparel. We're offering an extraordinary chance to make your mark within a vibrant, global think tank focused on sustainable innovation. Here, you'll lead small yet potent engagement teams through the maze of client challenges at the innovation frontier. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll not only contribute directly to client projects but also become a guru in Lux Research's cutting-edge tools and methodologies, amassing invaluable expertise along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Location & Collaboration : This is a full-time, remote position. You'll work closely with our Sales team, subject matter experts, client experience managers, and fellow consultants to secure new projects and drive success.
• Expertise & Leadership : Flaunt your subject matter expertise through independent research, mentor junior team members, and lead by example in various innovation strategy projects, including technology landscapes, market assessments and new product development and adjacency strategies.
• Project Mastery : Own projects from inception to closure. Craft compelling proposals, spearhead project execution with a small, dynamic team, and present the final deliverables to our clients, ensuring project profitability.
• Networking & Strategy Development : Cultivate a rich network among business and scientific leaders in emerging technologies and among our diverse clientele. Play a strategic role in shaping the future direction of the CPG group alongside our leadership team.
• Travel : Be ready to travel approximately 30% of the time to connect with clients and lead projects to success.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of prior consulting experience in the CPG sector.
• Exceptional team leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven excellence in time, project, and team management in a fast-paced setting.
• A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, problem-solving skills, and an adaptive mindset.
• Fluency in English, with additional language skills (Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish, or French) considered a plus.

Why Lux Research?

Joining Lux Research means becoming part of a company that's not just observing the future but actively shaping it. Our insights and strategies fuel innovation in the world's leading corporations, blending science-driven innovation with tangible business impacts. With offices across the globe and a client roster that spans industries, we're a melting pot of expertise, where science meets strategy and meaningful career paths unfold.

If you're eager to drive change, lead at the forefront of innovation, and build a remarkable career in the consumer products industry, Lux Research is your platform to excel. Visit us at to learn more and take the first step towards a future where your work makes a definitive impact.