Project Manager & Process Scientist – Self Care / OTC

Project Manager & Process Scientist – Self Care / OTC

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:

Director Support to Marketed Products – OTC

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Sweden, Skane, Helsingborg

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

This hybrid role integrates  project management with technical process‑science to support the introduction, lifecycle management, and continued compliance of Self‑Care / OTC products destined for the China market. The position coordinates  cross functional global projects, regulatory and change control activities, and provides hands‑on technical operations support, including formulation and manufacturing process expertise for solids, liquids, and gum‑based products.

The role supports delivering technically robust, compliant, and cost‑effective solutions, maintaining global alignment, and supporting expansion of existing products into new markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Portfolio Support

• Support new product introduction (NPI) projects for Self‑Care/OTC products imported from Europe into China.
• Coordinate lifecycle management (LCM) projects, including formulation changes, raw‑material qualifications, process optimization, packaging updates, and regulatory‑driven revisions.
• Contribute to global change control (GCC) and China‑specific change management to ensure timely approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Support introduction of existing products into new markets, ensuring technical readiness and regulatory alignment.
• Support scenario planning, risk analysis, and decision optimization for project strategies.
• Support project budgeting includes technical, regulatory, and financial considerations.

2. Technical Operations & Process Science

• Support Technical Operations activities for the qualification of alternative APIs, raw materials, and primary packaging for existing products.
• Support validation strategies (process, cleaning, packaging, material changes) for new products, new markets, or changes to existing processes.
• Support validation, characterization, and stability study protocols and reports.
• Partner with Production and Quality to develop or update batch manufacturing records (BMRs), packaging records, and batch documentation.
• Liase with production teams for new processes, validation batches, and technology transfer activities.
• Follow validation batches on the shop floor; collect and assess samples per protocol.
• Support manufacturing process troubleshooting, deviation investigations, and identification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure all activities comply with cGMP, internal Quality Systems, and China‑specific regulatory requirements.

3. Regulatory, Quality & Compliance Support

• Translate Chinese regulatory insights and requirements into clear technical actions for global teams.
• Prepare technical documentation to support registration filings, including process descriptions, risk assessments, and validation packages.
• Provide Technical Operations support for post‑approval variations, site changes, material substitutions, and market expansions.
• Ensure structured risk‑management integration across technical and project activities.

4. Cross‑Functional & Cross‑Cultural Collaboration

• Serve as the technical and project interface between China stakeholders and global teams (EMEA & APAC).
• Collaborate with external manufacturing partners, raw‑material suppliers, and packaging vendors.
• Navigate cross‑cultural interactions effectively, demonstrating transparency, respect, and strong stakeholder management.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with all stakeholders, ensuring visibility of risks, progress, and alignment needs.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical process development, product development, or drug product manufacturing.
• Strong experience in process validation, including cleaning validation.
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross‑functional workstreams.
• Solid understanding of quality systems, GMP, regulatory expectations, and technical risk management.
• Strong analytical, scenario‑planning, and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Desired

• Broad experience with solid, liquid, and gum‑based dosage forms.
• Knowledge of formulation science, process equipment, packaging systems, and scale‑up considerations.
• Strong shop‑floor presence; hands‑on, flexible, and proactive working style.
• Ability to influence without authority; strong leadership and team‑collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong statistical literacy (e.g., DoE, SPC, validation statistics).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Financial and business acumen enabling integration of technical and commercial perspectives.

Key Competencies

• Project Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Skills
• Process Validation & Technical Operations
• Manufacturing & Regulatory Knowledge
• Problem‑Solving, Creativity & Risk‑Based Thinking
• Cross‑Cultural Communication & Collaboration
• Business & Financial Acumen

 

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