R and D Package Development Associate Director at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. in Skillman, New Jersey

Job Description:

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

R&D Package Development Associate Director

This position reports to Director 1 Research and Development of North America Packaging, and is based at 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.)

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: Director 1 Research and Development of North America Packaging

Location: 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 %: 20% of the time

Pay: $113,000 to $195,500

What you will do

The R&D Package Development Associate Director is responsible for technical leadership and support for new development of cosmetic and topical OTC drug products under AVEENO®, CLEAN & CLEAR®, NEUTROGENA®, LUBRIDERM®, LISTERINE, JOHNSON'S among other brands. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership in Global and Regional Initiatives for Value Creation, Products Stewardship, Business Continuity and Compliance. Works with cross functional and cross regional peers to provide direction towards global and regional goals based on sound technical assessment and rationale. Effectively partners with cross functional teams, peers and other technical SMEs. Responsible for managing a team of professionals, resource prioritization and budgeting management for packaging OOP costs.

This individual will rely on strong technical skills and hands-on in package development, equipment understanding and sound judgment to effectively assess risk, triage issues for severity, and implement proactive solutions that meet the project goals. Complex issues will be communicated clearly and effectively in the spirit of partnership and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Connecting with regional packaging teams, bring together regional value realization priorities to be converted to enterprise-wide platforms, standardization and value engineering opportunities that drives global value, scale, agility and resiliency.
• Lead global projects in cross functional teams to strategize and execute consumer-centric value realization opportunities and deliver on set annual targets for assigned projects meeting the intended design, quality, cost, risk, sustainability, functionality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Lead initiatives in collaboration with Supply Chain by identifying efficiencies and implementing innovative packaging solutions, including introducing new applicable technologies both within and outside our industry that drives cost efficiency while improving agility and product quality without compromising fill/assembly efficiency. Build business case for moving forward with such technologies by working closely with a cross function team.
• Leverage effective Project Management approaches and Right the First Time digital predictive assessments (such as FEA, Simulations, CAD analysis, etc) in order to effectively support key initiatives, and effectively influence project teams to get the desired outcome.
• Developing strategic technical direction together with management. Linking technical knowledge to business strategy.
• Lead role in R&D for technical problem resolution, demonstrates superior understanding of packaging and packing technologies and process, keeping consumer insights at the center.
• Understands the research landscape and leverages internal and external network to access new scientific technologies.
• Representing the department on cross-functional teams and develops new relationships.
• Managing broad scope of projects with cross-functional and cross-regional involvement.
• Influencing function resource and budget allocation.
• Providing project/program progress reports and status updates to senior management.
• Establishing project technical success criteria and monitors progress.
• Communicating downwards to ensure alignment within the department and with business strategy.
• Strong understanding of DTV (Design to Value) principles, leading growth-based programs focused on packaging and raw material costs.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in technical field in Packaging Sciences/Engineering is required
• Related Work Experience is required:

10 years of experience with BS

8 years of experience with MS

6 years of experience with PhD

• Deep technical understanding of packaging component manufacturing processes as well as filling and assembly is required
• Understanding of FDA Compliance requirements is a required
• Experience in large cosmetic consumer goods and global brand restages is required
• Hands-on ability to acquire, understand and process highly technical data and ability to draw conclusions and recommendations is required
• Strong technical and leadership skills and the ability to establish goals and drive results for the organization is required
• Strong interpersonal skills is required
• Gather and analyze information systematically. Develop alternative solutions. Think analytically and act decisively is required
• Work independently and with supervision is required
• Demonstrate a creative, yet practical and realistic approach to projects, challenges and responsibilities while being results oriented is required
• Thrive in uncertain circumstances and adapt to changes in the work environment while managing multiple tasks and competing demands is required
• Change approach or method to best fit the situation is required
• Detail oriented and ability to work collaboratively across functional groups and handle multiple responsibilities and projects is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Write clearly and informatively. Create documents that are complete, technically solid and accurate is required
• Strive to attain quality results on time and convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure is required
• Domestic and International travel may be required up to 20% of the time is required

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing highly technical people is highly preferred
• Experience with Industrial Design is preferred

What's in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $113,000 to $195,500. 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.

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