Lead Scientist, Self-Care Product Development

Mcneil Ab; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead the definition, design, development, and execution of complex self care product initiatives. You will drive project scope, targets, and rigorous problem solving while advancing sustainability and profitability across development activities.

This role requires deep formulation science expertise, collaboration across functions, and leadership of multifaceted teams to translate consumer needs into high‑quality self-care solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or Pharmacy with 5+ years of professional R&D experience, or a PhD with 3+ years of professional R&D experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a consumer products organization, with a strong focus on product development and commercialization within OTC or pharmaceutical formulated products.
• Strong technical foundation and experience in formulated and engineered products, including tablets, emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, and structured liquids.
• Solid understanding of material chemistry and process equipment.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams and leading or supporting technical project management activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization, building strong cross functional relationships across Marketing, Technology, Formulation, Operations, Regulatory, Medical, and Legal.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
• Agile, proactive, and highly motivated, thriving in

Responsibilities

• Lead and own end to end technical execution of product development projects, including formulation, product design, process development, and scale-up activities, ensure full delivery of self-care R&D projects.
• Define project pathways, ensure milestones remain on track, and independently drive technical problem solving.
• Execute hands on experimental lab work, scaleup analysis, and pipeline activities as needed.
• Partner with cross functional teams (Packaging, Commercial, Supply Chain, etc.) to align deliverables, resources, and project priorities.
• Communicate project progress updates and ensure all work complies with internal and external standards (EHS, Quality, Medical, Regulatory).
• Create and maintain all required development documentation and author technical reports and peer reviewed manuscripts.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's/Master's or PhD

Tools

Formulation science tools

Job description

Kenvue is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead the definition, design, development, and execution of complex self care product initiatives. You will drive project scope, targets, and rigorous problem solving while advancing sustainability and profitability across development activities.

This role requires deep formulation science expertise, collaboration across functions, and leadership of multifaceted teams to translate consumer needs into high‑quality self-care solutions.