Materials Development Scientist PhD

Job Location WHBC - WINTON HILL BUS CENTERJob Description Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.

The Opportunity:

If you are passionate about applied materials science, energized by solving real consumer problems, and driven to modernize how work gets done through digital innovation, this role is for you. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related discipline to join the Feminine Care R&D organization at P&G in Cincinnati, OH.

As a Material Development Scientist-PhD, you will utilize deep technical mastery to make meaningful, hands‑on contributions to the business. You will work in a collaborative, supportive R&D environment where your work directly influences product performance, sustainability, supply resilience, and speed of innovation.

This R&D assignment offers a unique opportunity to work across disciplines internally and with external partners, building both technical depth and system level understanding early in your career. The role also provides the opportunity to innovate across a range of material technologies including but not limited to Adhesives, Nonwovens, and Films to name a few. The role is well suited for scientists who enjoy connecting fundamental understanding to practical applications, and who are motivated to improve not only what we develop, but how we develop it.

The Ideal Candidate Has: A strong foundational understanding of materials science with the ability to apply fundamentals to solve real‑world problems. Ability to understand product performance requirements, material feed stocks, and manufacturing processes, and translate this holistic understanding into innovative material solutions.

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to connect insights across disciplines, develop technically sound solutions, and influence technical direction on projects.

Passion for hands‑on experimental work, with a demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments; test technical hypotheses; and translate data into clear, actionable insights and models.

A self‑leadership and ownership mindset, including the ability to independently understand complex technical problems, proactively drive problem solving, and collaborate with project teams on technology development.

Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multifunctional teams within P&G and with external partners such as suppliers, universities, and technical service providers.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and results through written reports and verbal discussions.

Demonstrated curiosity and innovation mindset, including interest or experience in using digital, data, or automation tools to simplify workflows, improve decision‑making, and accelerate materials innovation.

Learning agility and adaptability, with the ability to rapidly learn new technical areas, tools, and processes in a dynamic, evolving business environment.

This is a fast‑paced, highly impactful role focused on developing new materials and material innovations to deliver superior, sustainable products through best‑in‑class execution and supply  this role, you will:

Partner with Product Development teams to translate consumer needs and unmet problems into material innovations to deliver superior and differentiated product solutions.

Work closely with manufacturing plants to diagnose and resolve raw‑material technical issues, enabling robust, reliable product performance.

Collaborate with external suppliers to develop, qualify, and sustain best‑in‑class raw‑material supply chains for a global business.

Lead and support new raw‑material qualifications, cost‑optimization initiatives, and Business Continuity Plans to strengthen resilience and competitiveness…