Senior Scientist Skin Health R and D

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Scientist, Skin Health & Beauty

Who we are

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. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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.

Role reports to: Manager or Sr. Manager of Skin Health R&D

Location: Summit, NJ

Travel %: up to 10% domestic or international travel required

Pay: $84,000- 135,700

What you will do

The Senior Scientist, Skin Health & Beauty will have End to End responsibility for product development across various Skin Health categories including facial moisturizers and treatments, makeup, SPF, and acne/cleansing as well as support for post launch projects. Strong communication skills together with the ability to manage complexity must have prerequisites. The candidate will provide strategic and operational skills in the execution of regional and global projects, including analyzing the new consumer insight to build a strategic innovation pipeline. Responsibilities will also include mentorship and development of more junior scientists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead innovative end to end skin health & beauty development projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance standards are met
• Stay current on industry trends and technologies to drive product innovation
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders
• Lead the identification and assessment of external innovation partners to develop innovative products.
• Drive continuous improvement in the development of new materials, processes, and products to ensure quality and efficiency
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new makeup features
• Initiates and performs assigned research activities within established guidelines.
• Displays increasing levels of independence at work and task and handles complex responsibility.
• Independently designs experiments/analyses based on interpretations and conclusions.
• Corrects issues that may not be immediately evident, using existing or new procedures/processes.
• Applies organizational understanding and awareness and participates in decision making in collaboration with others.
• Contributes technical ideas and concepts that impact project success.
• Collaborates effectively with project members following priorities, checkpoints and timelines in support of objective.
• Engages in project and program management; identifies and implements process level efficiencies. Makes progression towards innovative thinking at the macro level; Generates innovative ideas to create value.
• Develops others at lower levels and provides task-oriented support;
• Possess sophisticated understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to the preparation and submission of technical reports.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agency regulations and interpretations.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Minimum years of proven experience in skin health product development:
• 5 years of experience with BS or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience with MS
• Entry point with PhD
• Experience with cosmetic/topical formulations is required.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully launching innovative skin health & beauty products
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic regulations and safety standards
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Desired Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in cosmetic formulation and product development
• Experience in developing, formulating and launching beauty and personal care products in the market
• Proficiency in utilizing third-party and/or contract manufacturers to develop beauty and personal care products
• Ability to manage routine processes and complexity, risk-taking and decision making are critical components of the role in providing guidance and solutions to technical problems

What's in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $XXX to $YYY. 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
• Employee Resource Groups
• 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 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.