Process Scientist (MS&T)- Material Management

Process Scientist (MS&T)- Material Management

What we do

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Role reports to:

Manager Material Management MS&T

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Czechia, Prague, Prague

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Process Scientist – Materials Management is responsible for driving and executing Technical Operations projects related to the qualification of alternative raw and packaging materials for the Kenvue marketed OTC products.

Key Responsibilities

· As part of OTC products lifecycle management, drive technical operations-owned activities related to the qualification of alternative API, raw materials & primary packaging.

· Prepare and submit for approval the validation strategies for assigned projects, partner with the manufacturing site and local validation teams to plan and execute the validation activities; prepare and/or review validation protocols and reports as well as related documentation.

· Ensure adequate risk management within the validation strategy.

· Present proposed material validation strategies and outcomes and gather approval by independent expert’s panel.

· Provide process science /validation expertise in troubleshooting to resolve manufacturing/formulation issues.

· Proactively identify and drive process and cost improvement when feasible.

· Perform statistical analysis of technical data.

· Ensure adequate documentation is available to support registration of projects.

· Ensure appropriate and timely communication to relevant stakeholders

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor or Master of Science within a relevant chemistry or pharmaceutical area

· 0-3 years of experience in process and drug product development, drug product manufacturing or related areas within the pharmaceutical/OTC industry and technical knowledge is essential

· Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g. solid dosage forms, liquids and/or creams)

· Broad knowledge of validation requirements, especially process and packaging validation

· Excellent technical writing skills

· Team spirit to collaborate with varied people at different levels

· Work in autonomy while handling multiple priorities.

· Sense of urgency

· Fluent English

· Microsoft Office proficiency

Desired Qualifications

• Use of statistical analysis software (i.e., Minitab)
• Risk management experience
• Ability to grasp, understand and translate complex problems into explicit work packages
• Ability to influence others without direct line authority
• Strong leadership skills

What’s In It For You

Employee Benefits:

· 5 weeks of vacation and 3 sick days

· Hybrid model of working / home office

· Pension Insurance

· Meal vouchers, Pluxee benefit cafeteria, company products with discounts

· Language courses contribution

· Referral award

· Public transportation allowance

· Bonus based on company policy

Office Facilities:

· Nice area with restaurants with metro station 300 m from office

· Modern office with coffee and fruits, focus rooms

Health and Wellness Benefits:

· On-site gym and massages

· Global wellbeing reimbursement, long term illness contribution, Accident, Life, and disability insurance

· Multisport card

· Parental leave and early returning parents program

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

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