Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Senior Scientist
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.
Role reports to:
Manager, EMEA Product Development
Location:
Europe/Middle East/Africa, Sweden, Skane, Helsingborg
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Development Senior Scientist for Self Care R&D will be accountable for the design, development, and execution of global or regional projects linked to brand strategy, with demonstrated rigor and organizational knowledge while contributing to GP improvements and embedded sustainability. This role will deliver technical expertise and R&D leadership for our project execution with human-centered insights and cross-functional collaboration.
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Deliver technical expertise in product design/formulation and process development/process scale-up.
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Operate semi-independent of technical direction.
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Execute pipeline activities.
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Support product science consumer-centric visualization in partnership with translational science colleagues
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Execute technical project work, including scale-up activities and analysis, with hands-on involvement.
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Manage routine organizational processes and complexity.
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Deliver guidance and solutions to technical problems.
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Draft peer-reviewed manuscripts and tech reports.
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Provide progress/updates to the cross-functional project team.
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Follow standards and ensure the department meets quality, medical, and regulatory requirements.
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Deliver all development document E2E for the development product process compliantly.
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Deliver formulation technology and chemical science experience.
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Optimize formulated ingredients to meet cost objectives and manage raw material availability.
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Coordinate with external partners such as Chemical Suppliers and testing laboratories to support new product activity
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Monitor equipment operations and maintain cleanliness in the laboratory
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Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential applications of our brands and products.
Internal/external partnership management
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Coordinate day-to-day interaction with supporting global functions and external development partners
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Deliver agreed project or department budget for committed activities
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Bachelor's degree with at least 2-3 years or Master’s/PhD degree with 1-2 years of professional R&D experience
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Required Knowledge and Skills:
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Experience with formulated products is required.
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Cosmetics, OTC, or pharmaceutical experience is required.
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Strong scientific mindset with experience of formulated and engineered products, such as tablets, emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, and structured liquids
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Solid understanding of material chemistry and process equipment is required.
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Process development/process scale-up experience is preferred.
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Experience working with manufacturing and technical project management is required.
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Fluent written and oral English communication skills are required.
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Agile, proactive, and highly motivated, thriving in fast‑moving environments
Background checks in the recruitment process
As a final candidate in our recruitment process, you may be subject to a background check. This process is important for us to ensure the quality of our recruitment process.
As part of this, it is important that we encourage you to make sure that the information in your CV is correct before submitting your application to us.
To carry out these background checks, we use a background check company. Different checks may be carried depending on the position that you are applying for. This could be, for example:
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Financial checks
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Litigation checks, including criminal cases
The background check company is an independent data controller for any personal data that they will process during the check, and if you have any questions about the processing, you may turn to the background check company.
Due to our business activities and daily operations, we may also carry out drug tests as part of our recruitment process.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
