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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

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:

Manager, EMEA Product Development

Location:

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

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Development Scientist for Self Care R&D will be responsible for the development and execution of regional and global projects linked to brand strategy, with scientific rigor, commitment, and creativity while contributing to GP improvements and embedded sustainability. This role will deliver technical activities and milestones for our project execution with human-centered insights and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Project execution

  • Support technical activities in product design/formulation and process development/process scale-up.
  • Support technical end-to-end R&D functions, defining the execution pathway, ensuring deliverables remain on track, and supporting technical problem-solving.
  • Operate dependently with senior R&D technical advisor on technical direction.
  • Execute pipeline activities.
  • Execute technical project work, including scale-up activities and analysis, with hands-on involvement.
  • Manage routine organizational processes and complexity.
  • Input data and information for peer-reviewed manuscripts and tech reports.
  • Provide progress/updates to the cross-functional project team.
  • Follow standards and ensuring the department meets safety, quality, medical, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Understanding

  • Gain formulation technology and chemical science experience.
  • Optimize formulated ingredients to meet cost objectives and manage raw material availability.
  • Monitor equipment operations and maintain cleanliness in the laboratory. (if applicable)
  • Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential applications for our brands and products.

Internal/external partnership management

  • Engage in day-to-day interaction with supporting global functions and external development partnerships (as needed)

What we are looking for  

Qualifications  

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 1-2 years or Master’s/PhD degree with 0 years of industry experience.
  • Initial understanding of formulated or engineered products is preferred. 
  • Fluent written and oral English communication skills are required. 
  • Cosmetics, OTC, or pharmaceutical experience is preferred. 
  • Agile, proactive, and highly motivated, thriving in fast‑moving environments 

 

 

What’s in it for you 

  • Competitive Total Rewards Package 

  • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More! 

  • Learning & Development Opportunities 

 

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. 

 

Background checks in the recruitment process 

As a final candidate in our recruitment process, you may be subject to a background check. This process is important for us to ensure the quality of our recruitment process. 

As part of this, it is important that we encourage you to make sure that the information in your CV is correct before submitting your application to us. 

To carry out these background checks, we use a background check company. Different checks may be carried depending on the position that you are applying for. This could be, for example: 

  • Reference checks 

  • CV-validation 

  • Financial checks 

  • Litigation checks, including criminal cases 

The background check company is an independent data controller for any personal data that they will process during the check, and if you have any questions about the processing, you may turn to the background check company. 

Due to our business activities and daily operations, we may also carry out drug tests as part of our recruitment process. 

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.