Principal Scientist, R&D
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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:
Manager Facial Treatments R&DLocation:
North America, United States, New Jersey, SummitWork Location:
HybridWhat you will do
The Principal Scientist, Facial Moisture Treatment, will have End to End responsibility for product development across skincare facial treatment categories. Strong communication skills together with the ability to manage complexity are 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. This role will work independently to perform research of a complex nature where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various identifiable factors in one or more areas. Responsibilities will also include development of more junior scientists.
Key Responsibilities
Lead innovative end-to-end skincare development projects working with partners internally and externally.
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 technical learning plan and risk assessment to senior management and key stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement in the development of new materials, processes, and products to ensure quality and efficiency
Define, design, and implement new skincare features
Troubleshoot, identify root cause and define a design of experiments to implement solutions to technical problems
Ability to make decisions quickly in multi-disciplinary field and evaluate risk taking
Draft and execute peer reviewed manuscripts, tech reports and patent fillings
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
Minimum 6-8 years of related experience in skincare product development
Strong experience with cosmetic and OTC formulation is required.
Demonstrated track record of successfully launching innovative skincare products
Strong knowledge of cosmetic regulations and safety standards
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Desired Qualifications
Experience with scaling up cosmetic formulation
Proficiency in working with third-party and/or contract manufacturers to develop and manufacture cosmetic 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:
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.
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