Sr. Director, R&D Essential Health Latin America
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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:
VICE PRES PESQ E DESEN LALocation:
Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos CamposWork Location:
Fully OnsiteWhat you will do
Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership and Vision:
o Define and lead the regional R&D strategy, ensuring it aligns with the global Essential Health segment.
o Oversee the innovation pipeline, ensuring that products are tailored to regional consumer and customer needs while maintaining global standards.
2. Product Development:
o Lead the development hub for Johnson’s Baby executing the strategy defined by Baby BDT for al key markets like India and the US.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize innovation opportunities.
o Ensure that the innovation strategy is aligned with the business goals and market trends.
3. Budget and Portfolio Management:
o Develop and manage comprehensive budgets, research proposals, progress reports, and portfolio management procedures.
o Establish clear criteria for the approval, continuation, and termination of projects, ensuring alignment with the global R&D operating model and regional strategy.
o Optimize resource allocation to maximize the impact of the R&D efforts.
4. Talent Management and Development:
o Drive and implement talent strategies, including hiring, promotions, pay adjustments, and performance appraisals.
o Develop and mentor a high-performing R&D team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
o Ensure that the team is aligned with the organization's goals and scientific activities.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
o Serve as an integral member of the leadership team, collaborating with internal and external colleagues to drive strategic initiatives.
o Translate and implement communication strategies across work groups, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.
o Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both within and outside the organization.
6. Compliance and Safety:
o Ensure that the team adheres to all safety procedures, healthcare compliance, company training, and local regulations.
o Lead by example in promoting a culture of compliance and safety.
o Regularly review and update compliance procedures to stay current with regulatory changes.
7. Cultural Leadership:
o Foster a consumer-centric and inclusive culture within the R&D team.
o Promote a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.
o Lead initiatives to enhance team engagement and morale.
8. Performance and Results:
o Set and achieve ambitious goals for the R&D team, driving performance and results.
o Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the team is meeting its objectives.
o Continuously seek ways to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making.
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