Product Development Scientist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Product Development Scientist:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant science discipline.
  • Good communication skills for effective liaison and teamwork
  • Problem-solving skills, analytical skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to work well independently, with minimum supervision
  • Drive, enthusiasm and self-motivation
  • An aptitude for mathematics and statistics and highly developed IT and technical skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on several tasks or projects concurrently
  • Commercial acumen and an awareness of the business value of work undertaken
  • Presentation skills - for presenting ideas and findings to colleagues and customers

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Product Development Scientist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Product Development Scientist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.