R&d Deployment Materials Scientist

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
**R&D Deployment Materials Scientist - Self Care**

This position reports into Manager Self Care RMC EMEA, and is based in Pomezia [Italy].

**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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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.

**What You Will Do**

The R&D Deployment Materials Scientist - Selfcare will be responsible for the deployment of global or regional supplier driven changes as well as aspirational dual sourcing initiatives across brand strategy, with scientific rigor, commitment, and creativity while contributing to GP improvements and total NTS growth. This role will deliver technical activities and milestones for our project execution with human-centered insights and cross-functional collaboration.
- Key Responsibilities***

Project execution
- Technical lead to deploy the execution of projects to secure business, ensure compliance, reduce complexity and optimize costs of our Kenvue raw material portfolio currently on the market.
- Lead and execute double sourcing qualification to improve material cost efficiency and material resiliency.
- Provide technical support, evaluating impact of supplier changes will occur on current raw material portfolio, ensuring deliverables execution and supporting technical problem-solving.
- Execute pipeline activities on time.
- Coordinate support functions (Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing plants, Regulatory Affairs, Analytical, Microbiology, Quality, etc.) and assures project follow-up.
- Interact with Materials Global Lead to ensure appropriate management of Global raw material portfolio following one-touch approach.
- Operate dependently with senior R&D technical advisor on technical direction.
- Manage routine organizational processes and complexity.
- Input data and information for peer-reviewed manuscripts and tech reports.
- Provide progress/updates to the cross-functional project team.
- Follow standards and ensure the department meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Understanding
- Gain Raw Material technology and chemical science experience.
- Optimize Material Supply chain to meet cost objectives and guarantee raw material availability.

Internal/external partnership management
- Engage in day-to-day interaction with internal functions and suppliers’ partnership (as needed)

Other duties
- Participates in cross-discipline or department discussions to enable the sharing of breakthrough insights and helps groups interact and explore adjacent fields, creating opportunities for breakthroughs and creative ideas

**Qualifications**:
**What We Are Looking For**

Required Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmacy
- 2+ years’ experience of related work experience
- Office 365 Pocket (Outlook, Power Point, Power BI, Excel etc.)
- Initial understanding of material chemistry and formulation is required.
- Cosmetics, OTC, or pharmaceutical experience are required.
- Fluent written and oral English communication skills are required.
- Good communication and presentation skills are required.
- Good ability in term of Problem-solving, Complexity management and Decision-making authority

Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of TRU, CAPRI, Symphony

**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.**

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Italy-Lazio-Pomezia (Santa Palomba)

Job Function Technical Assurance

Organization: Johnson & Johnson S.p.A.