R&D Material Scientist

Kenvue Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package

Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation,

Learning & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Kenvue Inc. in Mumbai is seeking a Scientist for New Product Development - Materials Qualification to govern the APAC NPD Materials portfolio.

You will ensure prioritization, technical execution, and timely material/formula qualification for innovation projects, while enabling fast, compliant product launches. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration across Product Development, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain, with a focus on science-based strategies and speed to

Qualifications

• Experience in NPD materials and qualification for consumer products.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects with milestones and timelines.
• Knowledge of GxP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Govern APAC NPD Materials portfolio with project visibility, milestones, risks, and resources.
• Lead end-to-end qualification of raw materials and formulas for NPD.
• Collaborate with Product Development to assess material-formula interactions and qualification needs.
• Develop science-based qualification strategies balancing rigor, risk, and agility.
• Identify risks, escalate constraints, and coordinate mitigation with stakeholders.
• Represent Materials R&D in project teams and governance forums.

Skills

NPD materials development

Portfolio management

Technical risk assessment

Science-based qualification

Cross-functional collaboration

GxP knowledge

Project governance

Communication skills

Agile mindset

Leadership training

Education

Master of Pharmacy / Cosmetics Technology / Chemical Sciences / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Job description

Kenvueは現在、以下求人を募集しております。

Scientist - NPD Materials

私たちがしていること

私たちKenvueは、日々のケアが持つ驚くべき力を信じています。100年以上の伝統と科学に根ざし、Neutrogena®, Aveeno®, Tylenol®, Listerine®, Johnson’s® and BAND-AID® など、皆様が既にご存じでご愛用いただいているアイコニックなブランドを提供しています。科学は私たちの情熱であり、ケアは私たちの才能です。

Who We Are

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Role reports to:

Manager R&D Materials

場所:

Asia Pacific, India, Maharashtra, Greater Mumbai

勤務地:

フルオンサイト

あなたがすること

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Scientist

New Product Development - Materials Qualification Workstream

This position reports into APAC Materials Manager and is based at Mumbai India.

What You Will Do

The Scientist, New Product Development (NPD) Materials Qualification, will govern the Materials NPD portfolio across the Asia Pacific Region (APAC), ensuring clear prioritization, effective technical execution, and timely delivery of material and formula qualification activities for innovation projects. The role will connect portfolio governance with strong scientific decision-making to support robust, compliant, and consumer-relevant product launches.

Working closely with Product Development, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging, and external partners, the Scientist will qualify innovation materials and associated formulas, proactively resolve technical risks, and enable speed to market through agile ways of working and disciplined project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Govern the APAC NPD Materials portfolio by establishing visibility of projects, priorities, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource needs.
• Lead end-to-end qualification of new and innovative raw materials for NPD projects, including technical assessment, specification review, supplier data evaluation, documentation, and readiness for use in formulations.
• Partner with Product Development teams to assess material-formula interactions, define qualification requirements, and support formula evaluations that demonstrate technical suitability and product performance.
• Develop fit-for-purpose, science-based qualification strategies that balance technical rigor, compliance, business risk, and introduce process improvements for innovations agility.
• Drive timely decisions and closure of technical gaps by proactively identifying risks, escalating constraints, and coordinating mitigation plans with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging, and suppliers to enable accelerated development and quick, compliant product launches.
• Represent Materials R&D in NPD project teams and governance forums, communicating portfolio status, technical recommendations, key risks, and decisions required.

Enable speed to market through simultaneous working, early stakeholder engagement, simplified workflows, clear accountability, and continuous process improvement.

Build deeper scientific understanding of raw material chemistry, functionality, processing behavior, and impact on finished-product quality, stability, performance, safety, and consumer experience.

Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, qualification summaries, specifications, risk assessments, and knowledge records in line with applicable quality systems.

Engage suppliers and external partners to obtain robust technical packages, resolve data gaps, and identify new material technologies that strengthen the innovation pipeline.

Capture and share learning across projects to improve repeatability, capability, and future NPD material qualification strategies.

5-8 years of relevant experience in the FMCG, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or consumer healthcare sector, with demonstrated experience in new product development and/or materials qualification.

Proven experience in cross-functional project or portfolio management, including prioritization, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and delivery against launch timelines.

Master of Pharmacy, Cosmetics Technology, Chemical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred for this role.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of personal care or consumer product development, formulation principles, and the role of raw materials in finished-product performance.
• Demonstrated experience in raw material qualification, formula assessment, technical risk evaluation, and preparation of science-based qualification strategies.
• Ability to govern a portfolio of NPD projects, manage competing priorities, maintain milestone visibility, and drive timely cross-functional decisions.

Working knowledge of GxP principles, quality systems, specifications, technical documentation, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Strong scientific problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate material chemistry and data into clear recommendations for product teams.

• Excellent communication, influencing, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse global and regional teams.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal functions, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and external partners to deliver shared project outcomes.
• Agile and action-oriented mindset, with a focus on simplification, early risk resolution, and speed to market without compromising quality or compliance.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and unforeseen technical challenges while maintaining momentum and stakeholder alignment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital portfolio or project-tracking tools for effective governance, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to coach colleagues, share technical knowledge, and contribute to capability building within the Materials and broader R&D organization.
• Holds a strong understanding of raw material chemistry, recognizing its usage and function in the development of finished products.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ensuring efficient documentation and communication.
• Exhibits the ability to manage and resolve interpersonally challenging situations, contributing to a harmonious working environment.
• Displays a notable ability to successfully navigate unknown or unforeseen challenges, showcasing resilience and problem-solving skills.
• Take on a leadership role by training employees, planning work for others, and reviewing work for both quality and quantity, fostering team growth and efficiency.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
• This list could vary based on location/region

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.

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