Manager R&D Self Care Innovation

Manager R&D Self Care Innovation

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:

Director, Front-End Innovation Self Care

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Manager for Front-End Innovation in Self Care will be responsible for researching, interpreting, and applying the latest advances in microbiome research and related sciences, specifically within the oral and gut microbiomes and their effect on metabolism and the host immune system as well as overall systemic health. The candidate will be expected to shape an innovation strategy, different programs and pipeline of novel consumer solutions and communication platforms in relation to the oral/gut microbiomes or the effect on systemic health.

This role will lead the development of Kenvue’s Microbiome Innovation Strategy for Oral and Digestive Health, as it relates to aging, overall oral/gut and systemic health and disease. The responsibilities will include establishing clinical and preclinical evaluation plans and ensuring a consumer-centric approach to communicating benefits to health care professionals (HCPs) and consumers.

Success in this position requires close cross-functional partnership with Product Development, Translational Science, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Marketing to shape and deliver product concepts, claims, and communication strategies. External engagement will also be critical for identifying strategic partnerships, relationships with healthcare professionals, advancing future innovations in key categories, and supporting external communication of the science behind our products.

The Front-End Innovation R&D Manager will additionally lead a small team of 2–3 subject matter experts, providing daily coaching, mentorship, and development support.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research of existing literature in the space of overall human Microbiome and the respective effect on immune health and metabolic pathways,

• Understanding the Oral-Gut-Brain-Skin axis and establishing connections and correlations of the different Microbiomes and correlation to health and aging across benefit areas

• Design, execute and analyze/interpret data from clinical and preclinical studies focusing on assessing clinical safety and efficacy of self-care related technologies. Define pilots for new methodologies, define success criteria and test design.

• Internal and external focus to identify best in class methodologies, claims language and consumer- and HCP- facing communications that can be leveraged across various projects.

• Make recommendations for consumer centric methodologies and approach that can be applied to various types of innovation projects.

• Partner with various stakeholders (i.e. R&D teams, data scientists) to identify how to leverage consumer and clinical data for claim innovation. Make recommendations on how to leverage data to accelerate decision making.

• Lead a team of 2-3 scientists and guide their individual talent development

 

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• Expertise in Biological Sciences; DMD/PhD/MD + at least 5 years industry experience; MSc level + 6-7 years industry experience

• Experience and knowledge of Oral/Gut microbiome required (Pharma or Consumer);

• Metabolic Health and Epigenetics knowledge/experience a plus

• Ability to design, set up, conduct and analyze/interpret microbiome data 

• Strong scientific foundation, intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills; knowledge of clinical biomarkers and evaluations preferred

• Capable of establishing & leading scientific programs

• Familiarity with Self Care regulatory requirements a plus

• Able to write/present external posters and publications; interpret and present data to broad audience

• Being able to connect cross-functionally to determine testing needs for a variety of projects. 

• Previous experience of managing a team of scientist highly preferred; able to guide and develop talent;

• Up to 10% travel may be needed

What’s in it for you

$141,950.00 - $200,400.00

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

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.