Associate Director, Clinical Sciences

Kenvue is currently recruiting for: 

Associate Director, Clinical Sciences

This position reports into Vice President Global Self Care R&D and is based at Skillman, New Jersey (Moving to Summit NJ in 2025)

Who we are

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® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, 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 the life of 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 President Global Self Care R&D

Location: Skillman, New Jersey (moving to Summit NJ in 2025)

Travel %: 5%

Pay: $166,000 - $225,000

What you will do 

The Associate Director, Clinical Science serves as a clinical strategy lead for NPD and clinical programs in all phases of product development. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate innovation opportunities within their assigned need states and works with cross-functional project teams. This position will be responsible for representing clinical strategies during health authority interactions and negotiations in support of NPD for their assigned need states. In collaboration with clinical operations and in compliance with department, Company, and regulatory standards, this position will be responsible for the planning, design, directing, and reporting of clinical studies for their assigned Need State(s). This role involves extensive cross-functional and global/cross-regional team matrix interactions.

Key Responsibilities  

• Serves as Clinical lead on cross-functional NPD project teams in assigned Need States.
• Responsible for designing clinical development programs in support of NPD and phase 4 claims program regulatory approvals and/or claims support.
• Represents clinical strategies at health authority interactions and negotiations in support of NPD for their assigned need states.
• Develops and maintains credible relationships with scientific leaders and clinical consultants.
• Helps to shape the overall clinical/research strategy/claims substantiation in assigned need states by evaluating global innovation and NPD opportunities.
• Provides clinical and claims support to business and competitive intelligence activities for assigned need states
• Manages direct reports as appropriate
• Identifies, prioritizes, allocates appropriate resources and oversees progress across projects to achieve organizational objectives.
• Significantly improves or develops new business/work processes t