Jill Johnson
About Jill Johnson
Jill Johnson is the Principal Scientist-Products Research for the Venus Brand at Procter & Gamble, with over 20 years of experience in the food and personal care industries.
Principal Scientist Products Research for Venus Brand
Jill Johnson currently holds the position of Principal Scientist in Products Research for the Venus brand at Procter & Gamble. Her role focuses on leading the discovery of consumer and sensory insights to drive product development direction. She plays a significant part in building sensory expertise and capability across the company, offering insights that help create engaging product experiences for consumers.
Previous Employment at The Gillette Company
From 2003 to 2006, Jill Johnson was employed at The Gillette Company as a Manager of Blades & Razors Testing Strategies. During her three-year tenure, she was responsible for developing and managing testing strategies for blades and razors, ensuring product performance met consumer expectations.
Previous Employment at Nabisco
Jill Johnson worked at Nabisco from 1998 to 2003, serving as the Group Leader of Consumer Perceptions. In this role, she focused on understanding consumer insights and perceptions, which were crucial for guiding product improvements and innovations. Her work at Nabisco was based in East Hanover, NJ.
Educational Background
Jill Johnson holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Food Science from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her career in the food and personal care industries, particularly in consumer and sensory insights.
Experience in the Food and Personal Care Industries
With over 20 years of experience in the food and personal care industries, Jill Johnson has focused extensively on consumer and sensory insights. Her work aims to leverage sensory design to create products that provide engaging experiences for consumers. She has been instrumental in driving product development direction through her insights at Procter & Gamble.