Senior Sustainable Innovation Scientist

Senior Sustainable Innovation 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:

Sustainable Innovation Senior Manager

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Senior Sustainable Innovation Scientist is responsible for conducting data-driven assessments of product and portfolio level environmental impact to deepen Kenvue’s understanding of hotspots and opportunities for sustainable innovation. Working within Kenvue’s Product Resiliency & Sustainability team, this role will support the evolution of eco-design tools and provide subject matter expertise on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

Key Responsibilities

· Perform detailed assessments of product, brand and segment environmental sustainability of Over-the-Counter Medicines and Personal Care products and interrogate data to unlock deep understanding of products environmental hotspots and identify opportunities for sustainable innovation

· Support evolution of scientific methods (e.g. LCA) used by Kenvue to measure the environmental impact of products

· Partner cross-functionally to build and implement priority changes to Kenvue’s eco-design tool that will unlock rapid progress towards sustainable innovation goals

· Provide hands-on support to Product & Packaging Development teams with use of eco-design tools within the innovation process

· Develop and maintain technical documentation required to support Kenvue’s sustainable innovation program

· Proactively follow industry trends and emerging scientific developments and identify ways to incorporate these external insights into relevant programs at Kenvue

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

· Bachelors/Masters in relevant technical field (e.g. environmental sustainability, chemical engineering, chemistry etc.)

· 3+ years of experience in data analytics, process management, product development, packaging engineering, product formulation, eco-design, product environmental sustainability

· Proficiency with one or more relevant statistical analysis and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, SPSS, or similar)

· Technical expertise in Life Cycle Assessment

· Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

· Motivated to drive scientific excellence and technical rigor

· Strong written and verbal communication skills aimed for both technical and non-technical audiences

· Serves as a role model for developing trusting relationships and collaborative work environment that are diverse and inclusive

· Demonstrate and inspire behaviors that reinforce the Kenvue values and culture

Desired Qualifications

· Confident and articulate communicator (both written and verbal), with the ability to convey and present complex information to others clearly and logically

· Experience working in a Global FMCG business or consultancy

What’s in it for you

$100,300.00 - $141,600.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

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.