Principal Scientist, R&D Innovation

Kenvue • Summit, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Self Care Front-End Innovation Principal Scientist will be responsible for researching, interpreting, and applying the latest advances in microbiome sciences, specifically within the oral microbiome and related benefit areas. The candidate will be expected to design clinical or pre-clinical microbiome evaluations, analyze and interpret data, present findings to different audiences and identify insights. The scientist will be expected to keep up with the literature, establish short- and long-term programs and identify new opportunities for research and collaborations. This role will lead the development of Kenvue’s Oral Microbiome Innovation Strategy in relation to Oral health and disease and the Oral-Systemic health connection. Success in this position requires close cross-functional partnership with Translational Science, Medical Affairs, Product Development, Regulatory, and Marketing to shape and deliver Innovation insights, product concepts, and communication strategies. Translation of the science behind our products and/or communication of the future vision for the Oral microbiome program to internal and external partners will be key for the overall leadership of this role.

Requirements

• Expertise in Biological Sciences; DMD/MD/PhD + 2-3 years industry experience; MSc level +4-5 years related industry experience
• Experience and knowledge of the Oral microbiome required (Pharma or Consumer)
• Ability to design, set up, conduct and analyze/interpret clinical/preclinical data and microbiome analysis
• Strong scientific foundation, intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills
• Capable of establishing & leading multiple research programs
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Self Care regulatory requirements a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research of existing literature in the space of Oral Microbiome
• Design, execute and analyze/interpret data from clinical and preclinical studies.
• Design and interpret Microbiome analysis from clinical and preclinical studies in the area of Oral care
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $127,075.00 - $179,400.00
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal