Product Research Leader - Ohio, Blacklick

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Product Research Leader is a newly created role with Multi-materials system (MMS) that directly supports our enterprise strategy, focused on expanding our addressable market in the building and construction markets. This role is responsible for product research of MMS designs and products, including working with R&D and other cross-fuctions teams to have an intimate knowledge of our products and systems, connect with external partners and stakeholders to deepen our understanding of end-users,and identify unmet needs and opportutnies to innovate and differentiate. The MMS Product Research Leader will play a key role in the R&D core team and OC Innovation network, supporting the development of key capabilities in to accelerate innovation and growth.

Reports to: Director, Innovation

Scope: Individual Contributor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities:

• Designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research to inform MMS product development and validate market acceptance of product designs.
• Design and execute end-to-end research using a variety of research methods, including:designing recruiting parameters and method, executing on research, and analyzing qualitative and quantitive data.
• Work with the MMS team to identify critical research questions and implement user-centered research methods that translate to features and design.
• Generate insights that define functions, features, and benefits of new products solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
• Generate insights to influence product IP strategy to maximize value of innovation for OC.
• Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in a clear, actionable, and compelling way
• Effectively manage and prioritize research plans in ambiguous environments, considering rigor, timeline, and impact.

Leadership and personal development

• Enable right team culture and peer development though coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of organizational capabilities.

• Continue to grow and stay current on key discipline and ensure that the team continues to develop their technical capability.
• Encourage partnership and collaboration across people and teams to maximize performance.
• Identify key strategic partnerships for executing on product research initiatives to streamline work.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of product research, user experience (UX) research, or research in an applied setting; physical product research preferred
• Travel 40%
• Expert in research methods, such as surveys, experimental design, user testing, interviews, focus groups etc.
• Strong understanding of various research methodologies, including when and how to apply them during each product phase
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Advanced degree in research, psychology, social sciences, human factors, HCI, or other related field is preferred, but not required
• Research experience in Building and Construction industry is preferred
• Demonstrated passion and capability to collaborate with and enable cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication skills in delivering and translating insights into product and feature designs.
• Experience managing relationships and being a point of contact for customer relationships

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Entrepreneurial Mindset - Able to navigate within a large corporation and demonstrate resilience in the

learning phase, while always looking for opportunities for generating value and commercialize ideas.

• Resilience and tolerance for ambiguity - Able to make difficult decisions and pursue ambitious goals with

limited resources and imperfect information.

• Planning/Organizing - Can focus on key business priorities and translate this focus into productive results by clarifying goals. Track record of successful project management and productive use of available resources.
• Curious Learner - Passionate about technologies, in constant learning and ideation mode.
• Conflict Management - Comfortable managing conflicting points of view; able to make and communicate the tough decision to affected parties.
• Alignment and Decision Making - Shows good, independent judgment; Involves the appropriate individuals in the discussion but ultimately owns decisions and commits to a course of action.
• Collaboration - Positively influence the activity of others, both internal and external, to achieve business goals; Energetic team player; enjoys working with cross-functional and international teams in a fast-paced environment.

ABOUT OWENS CORNING

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500 . Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe. A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - 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 approximately 20,000 employees in 33 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 2021 sales of $8.5 billion. For more information, visit .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.