Scientist - NPD Materials

Mcneil Ab; India; Remote; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking a Scientist for New Product Development - Materials Qualification based in Mumbai, India. The role governs the APAC NPD Materials portfolio, prioritizes projects, and ensures timely delivery of material qualification activities for innovation initiatives.

The candidate will collaborate with Product Development, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain to qualify materials, resolve technical risks, and enable rapid, compliant product launches while building robust

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.
• Develop fit-for-purpose, science-based qualification strategies that balance technical rigor, compliance, business risk, and agility.
• Drive timely decisions and closure of technical gaps by 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 compliant product launches.
• Represent Materials R&D in NPD project teams and governance forums, communicating portfolio status, technical recommendations, risks, and decisions.
• Enable speed to market through concurrent workflows, early stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement.
• Build deeper scientific understanding of raw material chemistry, functionality, processing behavior, and impact on finished-product quality and safety.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, qualification summaries, specifications, risk assessments, and knowledge records.

Skills

Materials science

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Scientist - NPD Materials

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:

Manager R&D Materials

Location:

Asia Pacific, India, Maharashtra, Greater Mumbai

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

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.

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®, 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. For more information, click here .

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

As a Scientist in the New Product Development Materials Qualification workstream at the APAC Materials Center, this role will be responsible for:

• 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, resol