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Scientist 2, R&D, Dermocosmetic - 2407022200W

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Scientist, R&D Dermocosmetic

This position reports into Associate Director, Dermocosmetics R&D and is based at Skillman, NJ.

Who we are

At Kenvue (http://kenvue.com/careers) , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsbOsBiX_M) .

Role reports to: Associate Director, Dermocosmetics R&D and is based at Skillman, NJ

Location: Skillman, NJ Kenvue’s corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025.

Travel %: 10%

What you will do

The Senior Scientist, R&D is responsible for delivering against the Dermocosmetics innovation pipeline and serving as the technical lead in base business (marketed product) support.

Responsibilities:

• Strong communication skills together with the ability to manage complexity are required prerequisites.

• The candidate will provide strategic and operational skills in the end to end execution of regional and global projects, including analyzing consumer insights to help build a strategic innovation pipeline.

• The candidate will participate in cross functional projects and may serve as the regional leader for North America Skin Health R&D in global programs.

• Technical activities include, but not limited to: product design/formulation and process development/process scale-up to support the Dermocosmetics innovation pipeline, perform DOEs in support of investigations, and make formula updates to support base business activities (due to supply disruption, product improvements/upgrades, etc.), operate and lead independent of technical direction and execute projects and analysis with hands-on involvement.

• The Scientist may also draft and execute peer reviewed manuscripts, tech reports and patent fillings.

• Ability to manage routine organizational processes and complexity, risk-taking and decision making are crucial components of the role in providing mentorship and solutions to technical problems.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy is preferred)

• A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience (academic or industry), or a Master’s or PhD Degree with a minimum of 0-1 years of related experience (academic or industry)

• Experience with personal care formulation is required

• Cosmetics, OTC or pharmaceutical experience is required.

• A good technical foundation of formulated products including emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids, an understanding of material chemistry and process equipment is required.

• Process development/process scale-up experience is required.

• Experience working with external manufacturing and technical project management is required

• Fluent written and oral English communication skills are required.

• MS Office (Word and Excel) proficiency, excellent oral and written communication skills and solid presentation skills are required

Desired Qualifications

• Considerable experience in formulating dermocosmetic skincare products highly preferred.

• People leadership skills preferred

• Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements is preferred

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Skillman

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Function R&D

Req ID: 2407022200W