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Principal Scientist, Oral Care R&D

Kenvue166 open roles

Pay
$127,075 – $179,400 a year
Where
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit
Work mode
On site
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14.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Kenvue postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Principal Scientist, Oral Care R&D

What we do

At Kenvue, 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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are 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 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.

Role reports to:

Associate Director Oral Care R and D

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

The Principal Scientist, Oral Care R&D will independently lead and develop new regional and/or global formulations linked to the Listerine brand strategy and innovation pipeline. They may also implement commercial innovation (regional rollouts), lead regional and global projects / programs providing strategic and operational execution, and collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure all timeline deliverables are met. They will develop technical expertise in Oral Care formulations and processes, exemplify technical rigor in documentation, analysis, and risk tasking to craft R&D recommendations to senior leadership. They will become a technical mentor for our team’s junior scientists.

Key Responsibilities

  • New product development, including design of experiments, lab formulation activities, stability analysis, and define critical process parameters during development
  • Shapes new projects and programs linked to brand strategy and innovation pipeline
  • Lead product development execution strategies in collaboration with cross functional partners from concept to commercialization
  • Delivers subject matter expertise in formula development / ingredient technology through incorporation of consumer, category, business, and technical insights
  • Applies scientific fundamentals and creative problem-solving skills to solve technical issues, including complex formulation, stability, and process issues
  • Proactively identifies project obstacles / technical risks, troubleshoots issues by evaluating potential solutions, and promptly reports the obstacle / issue to management with a recommended using data & insights driven risk-taking and decision making
  • Analyze & translate key trends into insights, understand our competitive set, and how our products, claims, and/or communication can be improved on points of uniqueness and differentiation to truly delight the consumer
  • Plan and prioritize multiple projects / programs to meet deliverables by monitoring progress of ongoing activities and communicating status updates to relevant stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of project documents, data, and materials
  • Manage routine organizational processes and complexity
  • Draft and complete technical documents such as peer reviewed manuscripts, development summary reports, specifications, patent fillings
  • Follow established standards & processes (i.e. GDP, GLP) to ensure the department meets all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Responsibilities will also include technical mentorship and development of junior level scientists and co-ops

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy with pharmaceutical or consumer (cosmetics, OTC) experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 4 years of related experience or a pHD Degree with 2 years of industry experience
  • Good technical foundation of formulated products including micro emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids, and an understanding of material chemistry
  • Experience in formulation or product development with cosmetics and OTC products
  • Strong technical and leadership skills
  • Critical thinking and comprehensive business acumen
  • Ability to partner effectively across a diverse set of business partners and customers to deliver key results in a timely manner
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong technical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurate
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills
  • Effective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informatively
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency

Desired Qualifications

  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy
  • Experience with consumer products, such as oral care products
  • Formulation experience with oral care products such as mouthwash and/or toothpaste
  • Experience leading global projects and working with global teams
  • Ability to influence decision-making at executive levels within and outside the organization
  • Effective leadership in ambiguous, conflicting, and complex situations
  • Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$127,075.00 - $179,400.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

  • Competitive Benefit Package*
  • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Kenvuer Impact Networks
  • This list could vary based on location/region

*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 based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.

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