Materials Scientist [Self Care / Technical Compliance]

Kenvue Germany GmbH; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 70 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Annual base salary

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Paid Company Holidays

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Resumo da oferta

Kenvue is seeking a Materials Scientist in Self Care – Technical Compliance to drive analytical deliverables on OTC projects, review and write technical documents, and ensure data integrity across LATAM and US health authorities.

You will coordinate supplier changes, support material specifications, and apply analytical chemistry expertise to guide material analysis and specification setting while collaborating with Regulatory, Product Development and Quality teams.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years in pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical background in HPLC, UPLC, GC.
• Experience with method validation and transfer.
• Knowledge of drug substance development regulations and guidelines.
• Strong technical writing skills and fluent English.

Responsabilidades

• Review/elaborate analytical documents for raw materials and APIs to support development and lifecycle projects.
• Lead supplier changes and compendial updates ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Establish materials specifications aligned with standards and project needs.
• Prepare and review protocols, reports, and technical assessments with data integrity.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Product Development and Quality teams.

Conhecimentos

Analytical chemistry

HPLC/UPLC/GC

Method validation

Technical writing

English fluent

Formação académica

Bachelors in Pharmacy

Chemistry degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Materials Scientist [Self Care / Technical Compliance]

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: GER PESQ E DESENV

Location

Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos Campos

Work Location

Hybrid

What you will do

The Materials Scientist Self Care – Technical Compliance will be responsible to work on analytical deliverables on Self Care (OTC) projects, reviewing and writing technical documents in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements ensuring also data integrity. Additionally will lead supplier changes implementation, compendial updates and providing plant support to solve materials issues from internal/external manufacturing plants under restricted timelines. This position will coordinate and execute technical aspects of projects, applying knowledge of analytical chemistry fundamentals to guide raw material analysis, characterization strategies and specification setting. Additionally, the scientist will write and review technical documents, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review/elaborate analytical technical documents to support product development and life cycle management projects, including test method validation protocols and reports, certificates of analysis, and other related documents applicable to raw materials, all in accordance with regulatory requirements from LATAM and US health authorities, as well as compliance policies.
• Assess and implement changes to APIs and Excipients, including monographs changes, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards are met.
• Establish materials specifications, ensuring they align with industry standards and meet project requirements.
• Support development of justifications for API specifications based on international guidelines and local regulatory requirements, ensuring thorough documentation for audits and reviews.
• Exhibit a sense of urgency in addressing challenges, prioritizating and ensuring timely resolutions to achieve project objectives successfully.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams within Kenvue Self-Care, including Regulatory, Product Development and Quality fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline and simplify procedures, documentation and systems.
• Prepare and review comprehensive technical documents, including protocols, reports and and technical assessments. Review analytical raw data to ensure data integrity in the R&D environment. Perform and review statistical evaluations of data from analytical validation studies.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• Education: minimum Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum experience of 2 year in Pharmaceutical industry is required.
• A strong analytical background in HPLC, UPLC, GC and other analytical techniques is required.
• Experience with method validation, method transfer is required.
• Knowledge about the regulations and/or guidelines related to method development for drug substances is mandatory for this position.
• It is preferred that this candidate have strong technical writing skills.
• Fluent level of English
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Person that thrives in uncertain circumstances. Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage multiple tasks and competing demands.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in implementing technical projects or in site issues support to manufacturing/production area is a differential.
• Familiarity with regulations and guidelines related to method development and validation for drug substances

What’s in it for you

• Annual base salary. 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 di

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