Professional Affairs, Oral Health Lead

Professional Affairs, Oral Health Lead

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:

Head of Professional Affairs

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Manager, Professional Affairs – Oral Care is responsible for developing and leading stakeholder engagement strategies within the dental professional ecosystem to advance Kenvue’s oral health portfolio. This role builds and activates long-term, science-based relationships with priority stakeholders—including dentists, periodontists, hygienists, academic institutions, and professional associations—to drive education, co-creation, and advocacy.

The Manager owns engagement strategy for defined priority areas within oral care and plays a critical role in translating professional insights into impactful programs that strengthen Kenvue’s credibility and influence within the dental community. This role operates in close partnership with Medical Affairs to ensure scientific rigor and external credibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own stakeholder engagement strategy for priority segments within the oral care ecosystem

• Influences strategy through stakeholder insights

• Operates in Medical–Commercial partnership model

• Build and maintain a dynamic stakeholder map

• Define priority stakeholders and engagement goals

• Identify emerging voices and new partnership opportunities

• Build and manage high-impact relationships with dental professionals and academic leaders

• Lead engagement with professional organizations

• Serve as a primary contact for select

• Lead advisory boards and expert engagement

• Develop and lead strategy for dental and hygiene schools

• Build relationships with faculty and academic leaders

• Drive early-career engagement programs

• Lead HCP education programs in partnership with Medical Affairs and Marketing

• Co-create content with key opinon leaders (KOL) and associations

• Translate clinical insights into strategic programs

• Represent Kenvue in professional forums and conferences

• Serve as a credible voice in oral health

• Partner with Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Insights teams

• Integrate stakeholder insights into strategy

• Act as connector between external stakeholders and internal teams

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health science or related field. (DDS/DMD preferred; RDH or related field also considered)

• 5–7+ years relevant experience

• Experience managing KOL relationships

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills

• Understanding of oral care ecosystem

• Strategic thinking and execution skills

• Strong cross-functional collaboration

• Scientific acumen and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or higher degree preferred (DDS/DMD, RDH or related field also considered)

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What’s in it for you

$124,100.00 - $175,200.00

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