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Senior Manager, R&D Data Science

Edison, New Jersey

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day.

Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.

Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.

We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers.

We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.

This role is a Hybrid Role: Employees are expected to work from our Edison, New Jersey office 3 days per week and may work remotely the remaining days

This Global Data Science role is responsible for driving the development and execution of  statistical models and data-driven insights to elevate business performance, fuel innovation across categories, and deliver global savings and profitable growth. The leader will partner with cross-functional teams to align digital first objectives with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will leverage consumer predictive models and advanced analytics to optimize product development, enhance market performance, and drive cost efficiencies. They will lead the development of digital models, oversee AI solutions for the sensory pillar, and collaborate with global teams to deliver actionable insights. This includes close partnerships with R&D cross-functional teams including sensory, formulation, measurement science, consumer insights, and packaging teams.

This individual will apply expertise in consumer and sensory data to establish Revlon’s digital presence and build in-house capabilities that drive growth. The role requires a lend of advanced statistical expertise, data science knowledge, consumer insights, leadership, and cross-functional acumen.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Development and execution of digital strategies to enable brand objectives, managing both core portfolio and innovation.
    • Design and implement Consumer Liking Predictive Models using sensory and appraisal data across multiple categories.
    • Collaborate with the Fragrance team to integrate sensory data into consumer predictive models.
    • Partner with the Consumer Insights team to drive Home Use Test questionnaires and extract actionable insights.
    • Champion the use of digital tools to drive business growth and align with company objectives.
    • Lead digital tool adoption and implementation in collaboration with change management teams.
    • Leverage data insights to uncover new product and brand opportunities, supported by competitive analysis.
    • Manage long-term, global projects, defining scopes, managing timelines, and ensuring strategic goal achievement.
    • Link current data insights to long-term strategic objectives.
    • Drive successful project execution through both independent work and team collaboration.
    • Manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure high-quality project delivery.
    • Stay ahead of search trends and adapt to algorithmic changes proactively.
    • Guide the creation of reports and dashboards for cross-functional sharing.
    • Collaborate across functions to push initiatives forward.
    • Communicate complex data findings clearly and effectively.
    • Maintain an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and risks.
    • Coach and mentor team members, enhancing their ability to derive insights from data.
    • Craft compelling narratives from data insights to elevate brand visibility.
    • Provide Data Science and statistical support as needed.
    • Oversee project management to ensure timely and effective execution.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • BS in Applied Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field is required; masters preferred.
  • 7+ of quantitative experience, including CPG experience
  • Proficiency in programming platforms: Python, R, SAS, JMP, BayesiaLab, Tableau, Power BI, and other advanced analytics tools.
    • Strong understanding of consumer xpertise in sensory and consumer analytics within the CPG industry
    • Proven track record of delivering scalable AI/Data Science solutions in fast-paced environments
    • Strong understanding of global consumer insights, particularly in sensory spaces
    • Expertise in developing predictive consumer models and generating actionable insights
    • Ability to build analytics engines, data ingestion, and conducting advanced statistical analysis
    • Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with external vendors and cross-functional teams
    • Ability to effectively communicate complex data findings to stakeholders at all levels
    • Expertise in data governance, ensuring accuracy and reliability
    • High proficiency in digital tools and statistical methods, including consumer liking predictive models
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders, cross-functional teams and external partners to transform challenges into data-driven solutions
    • Adaptable problem-solver with a growth mindset, thriving in dynamic environments
    • In-depth understanding of product management, from definition to commercialization
    • Customer-centric approach to drive value creation within internal teams
    • Strategic thinker with strong innovation skills to anticipate and address challenges
    • Familiarity with IRI/Nielsen, Mintel, Amazon ratings, and product review data
    • Experience managing global product development initiatives
    • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in teams
    • Strong creativity and passion for beauty trends and market insight
    • Expertise in stakeholder management, project management, and time management
    • Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in fast-paced environments
    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking capabilities
    • Curiosity and eagerness for continuous learning
    • Experience working with product clinical data and active participation in conferences/publications
    • Ability to navigate ambiguity effectively
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

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The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $155,000.00/year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.

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