NIKE, Inc. is looking for a Senior Director, Mind Sciences Research to drive innovation at the intersection of perception science, sensory neuroscience, and cognitive science to create the future of sport and commercially impactful products.
Requirements
- Experience in creation of a vision and strategy with respect to implementation of perception science, sensory neuroscience and cognitive science insights, capabilities and knowledge to product concepts
- Strong commercial acumen with an ability to define value, quantify ROI and identify high impact products
- A proven track record of applying scientific knowledge and insights to products or services
- Experience as a catalyst for new product innovation
- Skilled and experienced in communicating scientific research, insights and storytelling internally with both scientists, non-scientists, and externally facing at conferences and with the external media.
Responsibilities
- Drive cohesion, create vision and develop strategy across the three pillars of perception science, sensory neuroscience and cognitive science.
- Create the opportunity landscape through careful evaluation, and selection, of projects providing recommendations for where the NSRL should focus resources.
- Drive product focus on sensory experiences and create strong emotional connections with customers through your understanding of applied science.
- Lead teams of scientists and apply scientific knowledge and insights to drive commercial growth for Nike.
- Influence creative product teams across our Innovation, Design and Product Creation functions at Nike.
- Drive engagement with leadership at different points in the spectrum of product development, from those looking to understand athlete perception, sensory and cognitive science opportunities, to teams that have ideas and solutions in mind.
- Influence product “solutioning” in collaboration with a variety of teams including, but not limited to, innovation, product development, and technology.
Other
- Ph.D. in kinesiology, biomechanics, neuroscience. or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 10+ years of experience in product innovation and development preferably in the CPG or food sciences industries
- 7+ years in a leadership/management role
- Open and able to work effectively with creative and technical product teams across the IDP (Innovation, Design and Product) teams and Nike.
- Responsible for storytelling around program progress, and provide impactful insights with a variety of Nike senior leaders
