R&D Deployment Senior Scientist - FemCare

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

R&D Deployment Senior Scientist - FemCare  

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: FemCare R&D Deployment Manager
Location: Pomezia - Santa Palomba [Italy]
Travel %: 10-20% potentially

What you will do  

The Senior Scientist FemCare R&D will be accountable for the execution of projects linked to brand strategy, with demonstrated rigor and organizational knowledge and embedded sustainability.  This role will deliver technical expertise in Engineered Products / Feminine Care and R&D leadership for our project execution with human-centered insights and cross-functional collaboration. This role will collaborate closely with the region and manufacturing sites for Feminine Care products.

Project execution

• Deliver engineered product development and scale-up for Feminine Care products.
• Optimize engineered ingredients to meet objectives and raw material availability.
• Support technical R&D functions, define the execution pathway, ensure deliverables remain on track, and support technical problem-solving.
• Operate semi-independent of technical direction.
• Execute pipeline activities including evaluation of new materials.
• Support product science consumer-centric visualization in partnership with translational science colleagues
• Execute technical project work, including scale-up activities and analysis, with hands-on involvement.
• Manage routine organizational processes and complexity.
• Deliver guidance and solutions to technical problems.
• Provide progress/updates to the cross-functional project team.
• Follow standards and ensure the department meets quality, medical, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver all development document E2E for the development product process compliantly.

Technical Understanding

• Deliver engineered product technologies expertise of Feminine Care products.
• Optimize engineered ingredients to meet objectives and raw materials availability.
• Coordinate with external partners, Suppliers, Clinical sites, and testing laboratories to support new product activity.  (if applicable)
• Monitor equipment operations and maintain cleanliness in the laboratory.  (if applicable)
• Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential applications of our brands and products.

Internal/external partnership man