Principal Scientist, Skin Health R&D

Kenvue•Jersey City, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Principal Scientist, Skin Health R&D 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: Associate Director, R&D SH, Premium Derm Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Hybrid What you will do This position will lead regional and global projects for new Facial Treatment, Body Moisture and Sun Care products, and will be directly responsible for new product formulation development incorporating consumer insights from appropriate channels. The Principal Scientist will have End to End responsibility for product development and franchise strategy for New Product Launches and LCM projects. This position is in Skillman, NJ and in Summit NJ starting in Q2 2026 with up to 10% domestic or international travel required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy is preferred)
9+ years of related experience (academic or industry), or a Master’s or PhD Degree with a minimum of three years of related experience (academic or industry)
Experience with formulation is required
Cosmetics, OTC or pharmaceutical experience is required
Fluent written and oral English communication skills are required

Nice To Haves

People leadership skills preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational skills in the execution of regional and global projects, including analyzing the new consumer insight to build a strategic innovation pipeline.
Design and execution of both global and regional projects linked to global strategy, which includes defining scope, staying within budget/OOP targets and problem resolution methods with demonstrated rigor and deep organizational knowledge.
Ensure global projects are developed to meet regional needs following the Global Product Development Operating Model, participate in cross functional projects and potentially leadership teams as the regional leader for North America R&D.
Develop a technical expertise in the facial leave-on area, body moisture and sun, operate and lead independent of technical direction and execute projects and Manage routine processes and complexity, risk-taking and decision making are critical components of the role in providing guidance and solutions to technical problems
Draft and execute peer reviewed manuscripts, tech reports and patent fillings.
Manage routine processes and complexity, risk taking and decision making are critical components of the role in providing guidance and solutions to technical problems.
People leadership and development of more junior scientists.