R&D Deployment Oral Care Scientist

R&D Deployment Oral Care Scientist

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:

R&D Deployment Manager Oral Care

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Italy, Lazio, Rome

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

               

R&D Deployment Scientist Oral Care

This position reports into R&D Deployment Manager Oral Care and is based at Pomezia, Italy.

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.

What you will do

The R&D Deployment Scientist – Oral Care supports the execution and deployment of projects and activities to enable the commercialization and lifecycle management of oral care products.

Working within a Deployment R&D organization, the scientist contributes to formulation deployment, and technical delivery, ensuring alignment with product, quality, and regulatory requirements.

This is an entry-level professional role, operating with guided autonomy and delivering work with technical rigor, data integrity, and attention to detail, while building expertise in oral care science and applications.

This position focuses on execution and deployment of existing technologies.

What You Will Do

• Execute product deployment activities across  projects
• Execute defined activities within technical and consumer learning projects, with guidance from more experienced scientists
• Develop knowledge in oral care science
• Build understanding of the mode of action of oral care product performance and efficacy
• Develop foundational knowledge of oral physiology and common oral conditions, and their relevance to product design, claims, and consumer benefits
• Apply established scientific methods, ensuring reproducibility, reliability, and technical rigor
• Analyze and interpret experimental data based on the project
• D apply test methods, protocols, and standard operating procedures
• Accurately document procedures, data, and results, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and compliance
• Contribute to product demonstrations (demos) to illustrate product benefits
• Participate in cross-functional project teams (R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain) to support deliverables, timelines, and risks
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation with clarity and scientific accuracy
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with quality, safety, medical, and regulatory standards

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1–2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s / PhD degree with no prior industry experience required
• Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical or Materials Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
• Experience in formulation, preferably in Oral Care, is considered an advantage
• Fluent written and oral English communication skills

Skills & Experience

• Foundational knowledge of formulation science and laboratory experimentation
• Ability to execute work with precision, reproducibility, and strong technical rigor
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret and translate data into meaningful technical insights
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices
• Proactive mindset with structured problem-solving capability
• Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional environments
• Exposure to claims substantiation, demo development, or competitive benchmarking is a plus
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., cGMP) is advantageous

  What’s in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: 39.440 – 53.360 euros  
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Learning & Development Opportunities        
• Kenvuer Impact Networks                 

       

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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