Materials Associate Scientist - Fixed Term contract - 2407022432W

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Materials Associate Scientist - Fixed Term contract

This position based in Pomezia (Italy).

Who We Are

At Kenvue (https://kenvue.sharepoint.com/teams/PXEB-EB-assets/Shared Documents/2. Final Assets from Corporate Brand Design/kenvue.com/careers) , 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. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsbOsBiX_M) .

What You Will Do

Technical lead to evaluate and execute projects to secure Business, ensure compliance, reduce complexity and optimize costs of our Kenvue raw material portfolio (cosmetic and OTC)

Responsible to lead and execute double sourcing qualification and manage properly the changes (crisis, discontinuation, supplier driven changes and plant support) will occur on the current raw material portfolio up to change implementation.

Coordinate support functions (Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing plants, Regulatory Affairs, Analytical, Microbiology, Quality, etc.) and assures project follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, evaluating impact of changes related to the current raw material portfolio

• Work with other global leads and functions to develop and manage Global Change Controls for multiple raw materials

• Develop Global Change Control Plans and Deliverables and own Execution of the GCC

• Prepare lab batches of semi-solid and liquid products to assess equivalency

• Coordinate other business functions to evaluate the impact of the changes

• Coordinate and interact with various internal departments such as, Procurement, Analytical, IM/EM sites, QA, PD, Regulatory, Toxicology, Claims and Suppliers

• lab data statistical analysis and reporting (Minitab) for raw materials

• Prepare Technical Justifications

• Support manufacturing investigations and provide general technical service to guarantee business continuity

• Seek guidance from other team members and direct Manager as needed

• Manage project timelines

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field is preferred

• 2/3 years’ experience in R&D Reformulation and/or Product Development (cosmetic & OTC)

• Ability to work independently and in a global environment

• Fluent English

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong ability in term of Problem-solving, Complexity management and Decision-making authority

• Ability to collaborate with different areas (global cross functional teams, suppliers)

• Strong passion for science, technology, innovation and problem solving

• Working knowledge of TRU, CAPRI, Symphony is preferred

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Italy-Lazio-Rome

Job Function Technical Assurance

Req ID: 2407022432W