R&D Deployment Materials Associate Scientist Fixed Term Contract

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

R&D Deployment Materials Associate Scientist Fixed Term Contract

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:

R&D Deployment Materials Sr. Manager

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Italy, Lazio, Rome

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting R&D Deployment Materials Associated Scientist

This position reports into R&D Deployment Senior Manager Materials and is based in Pomezia Santa Palomba.

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®, 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.

What you will do

As Materials Associated Scientist, he/she supports other Scientists on projects to secure Business, ensures compliance, reduces complexity and optimizes costs of our Kenvue raw material chemical portfolio currently on the market. She/He is supporting executing double sourcing qualification and manage properly the change will occur on current raw material portfolio up to the GCC compilation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Driven Change Management

• Plant Support

• Dual Source qualification 

Operational :

• Data collection

• Raw Material Technical Assessment

• Impact evaluation on Finished Products

• Technical documentation redaction

• Develop and own execution of GCC

• Lab batches execution (screening and GMP)

• Accelerated stability follow-up

Project management :

• Preferable knowledge of the tools Concerto,Tru, Symphony…

• Meetings organization

• Kenvue procedures application

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field is preferred

• Ability to work independently

• Fluent English

• Good communication and presentation skills

• Ability in term of Problem-solving, Complexity management and Decision-making authority

• Ability to collaborate with different areas (global cross functional teams, suppliers)

• Strong passion for science, technology, innovation and problem solving

• 1 year of experience in R&D department

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• Fixed term contract (12 months)

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

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