About this role
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
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:
GER PESQ E DESENVLocation:
Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos CamposWork Location:
HybridWhat you will do
The Materials Scientist will be responsible to lead regional projects for APIs and excipients for Self Care brands, ensuring business continuity through science for North America portfolio. Leading alternative suppliers qualifications, supplier changes implementation and providing plant support to solve materials issues from internal/external manufacturing plants under restricted timelines. This position will coordinate and execute technical and documental aspects of projects, applying knowledge of analytical and regulatory to guide raw material analysis, characterization strategies and specification setting. Additionally, the scientist will write and review technical documents, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead regional and global qualification of alternate API and excipients suppliers.
Assess and implement changes to APIs and Excipients, technical and non-technical, including monographs changes, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards are met.
Establish materials specifications, ensuring they align with industry standards and meet project requirements.
Exhibit a sense of urgency in addressing challenges, prioritizating and ensuring timely resolutions to achieve project objectives successfully.
Communicate clearly with internal teams within Kenvue Self-Care, including Regulatory, Product Development and Quality fostering collaboration and alignment.
Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline and simplify procedures, documentation and systems.
Prepare comprehensive technical documents, including protocols, reports, technical assessments and change controls.
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications:
Education: minimum Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
Experience in Research and Development or related areas in Pharmaceutical industry is required.
Fluent level of English - direct work with a global team.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Person that thrives in uncertain circumstances. Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage multiple tasks and competing demands.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in implementing technical projects or in site issues support to manufacturing/production area is a differential.
Familiarity with regulations and FDA guidelines related to drug prodr
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About Kenvue
Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands — including Aveeno®, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, Neutrogena®, Tylenol® and Zyrtec® — are recommended by health care professionals and can be trusted by consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our team members share a digital-first mindset, with an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights and work every day to earn a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes. At Kenvue, we believe everyday care can not only make people well; it can make them whole.
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What you'll do
- The Materials Scientist will lead regional projects for APIs and excipients for Self Care brands, ensuring business continuity through science. This includes coordinating technical aspects of projects and providing plant support to resolve materials issues.
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