Qualitative Product Research Lead

Qualitative Product Research Lead

Location: Granville, OH, US, 43023-1200

Function: Research and Development

Audience: Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement: On Site

Requisition ID: 63464

Job title:

Product Researcher- Qualitative

Purpose of the job:

The Product Research Technologies group is responsible for end-user research within Enterprise R&D. The Product Researcher-Qualitative is responsible for designing, scoping, executing, and analyzing qualitative 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 teams 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:

• User Experience
  • Lead and manage various qualitative research studies from design to analysis.
  • Translate insights into actionable recommendations for the Enterprise.
  • Partner with product/process development to execute on various products research initiatives, including consulting and training on methodology design and analysis.
  • Work with cross-functional teams including product management, commercial, and product/process development to shape and implement strategies to drive market conversion for new products, focusing on product research and user experience.
• 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 the team to enhance research methodologies and design processes.
  • Research methodologies
  • Tools and third-party partnerships

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology, Psychology, Human Factors, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in product research, UX design, or a related role.
• Ability to travel up to 30%, as needed.
• Broad and deep toolbox of research methodologies, user testing, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging and influencing stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment while executing 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 quantitative 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 own 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, visit .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.