Scientist Product Development

Kenvue; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Volunteer time

Learning & development

Job summary

Kenvue is recruiting a Product Development Scientist to design and optimize baby care products, executing DoE and stability analyses, and supporting the product lifecycle from concept to launch. Hybrid work in Summit, NJ, with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, QA, and regulatory to ensure quality and regulatory compliance while meeting project timelines.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, documentation, risk assessment, and clear technical reporting; candidates should

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience or Master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills are required.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop baby care products in line with brand strategy.
• Conduct DoE studies and stability analyses with hands-on involvement.
• Provide technical support across the product lifecycle and post-commercialization support.
• Identify risks and obstacles, evaluating solutions with data-driven decisions.
• Translate market trends into product differentiation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Pharmacy

Master’s degree preferred

3+ years related experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Scientist Product Development

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 Baby Care R and D

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Product Development Scientist will be responsible for formulating new baby products in line with brand strategies, conducting Design of Experiments and stability analyses, and providing technical support throughout the product lifecycle. Key duties include identifying and addressing project challenges, analyzing market trends for product differentiation, defining process parameters in collaboration with manufacturing, and participating in cross-functional teams for product execution. The role also involves planning and prioritizing multiple projects, maintaining organized documentation, drafting technical reports, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate new products that align with the Baby brand strategy and pipeline with supervisor oversight.
• Conduct Design of Experiments, laboratory activities and analysis with hands-on involvement.
• Provide technical support for product lifecycle management, including post-commercialization support and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Proactively identify project obstacles and technical risks, evaluating potential solutions to minimize impact through data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze and translate key trends into insights, understanding the competitive landscape to enhance product uniqueness and differentiation.
• Define critical process parameters and collaborate with manufacturing sites to establish process controls.
• Participate in cross-functional regional and/or global project teams to execute new products.
• Plan and prioritize multiple projects and tasks to meet deliverables, monitor ongoing activities and updating stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of project documents, data, and materials.
• Manage routine organizational processes and complexity.
• Draft and complete technical documents, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, development summary reports, specifications, and patent filings.
• Adhere to established standards and processes (e.g., GDP, GLP) to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy with pharmaceutical or consumer (cosmetics, OTC) experience
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years of related experience OR
• Master’s degree with 1-2 years of related experience

Experience and Skills:

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment while being an individual contributor

• Ability to handle routine processes and complexity, risk taking and decision making

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks

• Technical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurate

• Proficient oral and written communication skills

• Effective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informatively

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency

Desired Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, Material Science or other science or engineering discipline is preferred.
• Experience with consumer products, such as skin care, emulsions, cleansers, hair care, oral care, baby care and/or deodorant products
• Good technical foundation of formulated products including emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids and an understanding of material chemistry
• Experience collaborating with external partners (manufacturing vendors), suppliers, and technical project management
• Ability to translate scientific insights to meaningful consumer and health care professional communications is preferred
• Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$82,025.00 - $115,800.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• 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 merit 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.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.