Principle Scientist, Process Science at Kenvue Brands LLC in Skillman, New Jersey

Job Description:

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Principle Scientist, Process Science

This position reports to Senior Manager, Process Science and is based at Kenvue's Skillman,NJ site. Alternate location is Fort
Washington PA..

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: Senior Manager, Process Science
Location: Fort Washington, PA or Skillman, NJ Kenvue's corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is
scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025
Travel %: Pay: $124,000 - $167,000

What you will do

The Principal Scientist is responsible for providing a high degree of scientific expertise in Technical Operations for a broad range of consumer cosmetics, OTC drug products, and OTC monograph drug products. Primary activities require possessing a solid understanding of principles of manufacturing processes and material interactions with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

This individual collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Research and Development (R&D), and other functions to provide subject matter expertise and technical leadership in design, development, and implementation of complex technical solutions for cost reduction and critical initiatives.

This position may require management of a small group of scientists, project teams, validation engineers and/or contractors. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring robust product development, process optimization, and adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biopharmaceutical process development and cross-functional

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and technical leadership in design, development, and implementation of complex technical solutions for cost reduction
• and critical initiatives
• Implement process science strategies aligned with the company's business goals.
• Contributes to defining department, project and / or program goals, tactics, and priorities
• Applies scientific principles to resolve highly sophisticated technical challenges while being able to articulate complex subject matter in clear, concise terms. Develops, plans, implements and/or co-ordinates major project activities with significant business impacts in consultation with other SME's, site and platform leadership or department management.
• Proposes and reviews program technical directions, benefits, costs, resource needs, schedules, risks, and risk mitigations.
  Oversees, writes, reviews, or approves technical documentation.
• Leads and manages troubleshooting of significant supply issues, Global Change Control, root cause analysis, complex investigations, and remediation of highly sophisticated technical related
  product issues.
• Collaborate closely with Quality and R&D teams to ensure seamless transitions through new
  product development lifecycle.
• Balance speed-to-market with quality and safety requirements.
• Identifies and proposes opportunities and innovations, technical solutions or optimizations that
  can have significant impacts

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of industry experience is required with at least 5 years of process development experience required.
• Experience within the Consumer, OTC, or Pharmaceutical industry is preferred. GMP experience is preferred. Experience in a highly regulated environment is required.
• Advanced, technical knowledge related to process/product development is required.
• Previous experience overseeing complex projects in a matrixed environment is required.

What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $124,000 - $167,000. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.