Scientist Product Development

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: Manager Baby Care R and D Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: HybridWhat you will doThe Product Development Scientist will be responsible for formulating new baby products in line with brand strategies, conducting Design of Experiments and stability analyses, and providing technical support throughout the product lifecycle. Key duties include identifying and addressing project challenges, analyzing market trends for product differentiation, defining process parameters in collaboration with manufacturing, and participating in cross-functional teams for product execution. The role also involves planning and prioritizing multiple projects, maintaining organized documentation, drafting technical reports, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities: Formulate new products that align with the Baby brand strategy and pipeline with supervisor oversight. Conduct Design of Experiments, laboratory activities and analysis with hands-on involvement. Provide technical support for product lifecycle management, including post-commercialization support and troubleshooting technical issues. Proactively identify project obstacles and technical risks, evaluating potential solutions to minimize impact through data-driven decision-making. Analyze and translate key trends into insights, understanding the competitive landscape to enhance product uniqueness and differentiation. Define critical process parameters and collaborate with manufacturing sites to establish process controls. Participate in cross-functional regional and/or global project teams to execute new products. Plan and prioritize multiple projects and tasks to meet deliverables, monitor ongoing activities and updating stakeholders. Maintain accurate and organized records of project documents, data, and materials. Manage routine organizational processes and complexity. Draft and complete technical documents, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, development summary reports, specifications, and patent filings. Adhere to established standards and processes (e.g., GDP, GLP) to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. What We Are Looking For Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy with pharmaceutical or consumer (cosmetics, OTC) experience Bachelor's degree with minimum of 3 years of related experience OR Master's degree with 1-2 years of related experience Experience and Skills: Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment while being an individual contributorAbility to handle routine processes and complexity, risk taking and decision makingDetail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasksTechnical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurateProficient oral and written communication skillsEffective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informativelyMS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency Desired Qualifications A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, Material Science or other science or engineering discipline is preferred. Experience with consumer products, such as skin care, emulsions, cleansers, hair care, oral care, baby care and/or deodorant products Good technical foundation of formulated products including emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids and an understanding of material chemistry Experience collaborating with external partners (manufacturing vendors), suppliers, and technical project management Ability to translate scientific insights to meaningful consumer and health care professional communications is preferred Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirementsWhat's in it for youAnnual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $82,025.00 - $115,800.00 This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors. Competitive Benefit Package* Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More! Learning & Development Opportunities Kenvuer Impact Networks 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 merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.