Senior Scientist R&D Nutritionals at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. in Skillman, New Jersey

Job Description:

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Scientist R&D Nutritional's

This position reports to Manager R&D for Future of Self Care and is based at Skillman, NJ

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: Manager R&D for Future of Self Care

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 %: 10

What you will do

The Senior Scientist R&D Nutritionals supports the Manager R&D Nutritionals in leading new product development for a variety of brands in the Nutritional category, from concept to launch and as needed during product life cycle.

This individual will:

• Work with Nutritional Science and commercial partners to create a product development brief that translates the consumer needs into product attributes.

• Collaborate with external manufacturers and vendors to create category prototype formulas (manage organoleptic properties and aesthetics validation, when applicable) that execute the brief.

• Work with external manufacturers to meet a specific end target, scale up the product, and ensure products can be manufactured reliably to ensure business continuity.

• Partner closely with all functions responsible for product innovation, including but not limited to Packaging, Analytical, Microbiology, Toxicology, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Operations, and Quality & Compliance to ensure flawless execution of the development plan.

• Help troubleshoot technical issues as they arise during the development process.

• Ensure adequate documentation for product development and launch and ensure compliance with all applicable processes.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in scientific or engineering field is required. Food Science, Nutrition Science is preferred. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmacy accepted. Other: N/A

Required Years of Related Experience:
A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience (academic or industry) is required or a Master's Degree with relevant experience

Familiarity with cGMP is required.

• The ability to work with multiple cross-functional teams and stakeholders is required.

• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) proficiency is required.

• Oral and written communication skills are required.

• Ability to work in a virtual environment is required

•• Familiarity in formulation and process development for the Dietary Supplement, Food, Ingestibles, or Cosmetic space is preferred.

• Experience working with one or more of the following product formats is preferred: tablets, capsules, gummies, liquids, and/or suspensions.

• Experience building supplement facts panels is preferred.

• Familiarity with DSHEA and Cosmetic regulatory requirements is preferred.

• This position may require up to 10% annual travel (domestic and/or international).

What's in it for you

• 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.