MSAT Head - Helsingborg

Kenvue; Helsingborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,400,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Holidays & vacations

Learning & development

ERGs

Job summary

Kenvue in Helsingborg, Sweden, seeks an MSAT Head to lead the Process Science team on site. The role guides process science activities and technology transfer projects, ensuring compliance and robust validation strategies at the Helsingborg site.

You will develop team members, oversee de-risking and cross-functional alignment, and drive continuous improvement for liquids, solids and gums, enabling the future product pipeline. Fluency in English and pharma expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Master of Science within a relevant chemistry or pharmaceutical area.
• More than 10 years in OTC/pharma Manufacturing Process, Troubleshooting Management and Site Transfers.
• Broad knowledge of process development and validation across Process, Packaging and Cleaning.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for OTC products.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and people development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Team of Process Scientists at internal and external sites within the cluster.
• Provide leadership in technology transfer projects, including risk assessments and transfer plans.
• Drive manufacturing process troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure validation strategies are defined and executed by the team.
• Develop employees to meet future business needs across all technologies in scope.

Skills

Leadership

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Education

Master of Science in chemistry/pharmacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

EMEA Tech Ops Head

Location

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Sweden, Skane, Helsingborg

Work Location

Fully Onsite

What You Will Do

At Kenvue, we are recruiting for an MSAT Head to lead the team in Helsingborg. The role is based in our Helsingborg Site in Sweden.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Team of Process Scientists managing Process Science activities at internal and external manufacturing sites of the assigned cluster.
• Provide leadership and technical oversight in strategic Technology Transfer projects, including preparation of product/process risk assessments, definition of de‑risking strategies and alignment with all involved functions on the transfer plan.
• Lead team towards Manufacturing Process and Product Troubleshooting activities, as well as various Continuous Improvement initiatives. Drive efficient prioritization decision‑making and ensure Process Science technical voice is in place in applicable site project governance forums.
• Ensure compliance and relevance of validation strategies defined and executed by the process science team.
• Responsible for the development of all employees within the team to meet current and future business needs: responsible to develop technical and leadership capabilities, skills and competencies of his/her team members to make sure the Process Science Team is equipped and has the right competences across all technologies in scope (liquid, solid and gum) and is well prepared for the future product pipeline coming at the sites.

Qualifications

• Master of Science within a relevant chemistry or pharmaceutical area.
• More than 10 years of experience in OTC and/or Pharma Manufacturing Process, Troubleshooting Management and Site Transfers. Strong expertise in pharmaceutical dosage forms, such as solid dosage forms, liquids and gum (which is a plus).
• Broad knowledge of process development and validation requirements across Process, Packaging and Cleaning.
• Understanding of regional and global regulatory requirements related to OTC products.
• Strong complexity and risk management skills. Ability to work and make decisions independently and on multiple projects. Problem solving.
• Proactive strategic thinking. Strong leadership skills and Servant Leadership Attitude.
• Experience in people leadership and development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and diplomacy, with ability to engage, influence and align with diverse and dispersed organizations, seniority levels and functions.
• Flexible and persistent, with good conflict handling and negotiation skills.
• Proficiencies in English and Microsoft Office applications are required.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Flexible Ways of Working & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

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