Scientist Product Development

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Development Scientist formulates new baby products in line with brand strategies and supports projects throughout the product lifecycle. The role conducts Design of Experiments, laboratory activities, and stability analyses; provides technical support and troubleshooting; and uses data-driven decision-making to identify project obstacles and technical risks. It also analyzes market trends and competitive products to support differentiation, defines critical process parameters with manufacturing, and contributes to regional and global cross-functional project teams. The scientist plans and prioritizes multiple projects, monitors activities and communicates updates to stakeholders, maintains organized project records, and drafts technical documents such as development summary reports, specifications, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and patent filings. The role follows established standards and processes, including GDP and GLP, to support compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position reports to the Manager Baby Care R and D and is hybrid in Summit, New Jersey.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Pharmacy, with pharmaceutical or consumer (cosmetics, OTC) experience.
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with 1–2 years of related experience.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment while contributing as an individual contributor.
Ability to handle routine processes and complexity, take risks, and make decisions.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
Technical writing skills to create complete and accurate documents.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Effective presentation skills for clear and informative communication.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy, Material Science, or another science or engineering discipline.
Experience with consumer products such as skin care, emulsions, cleansers, hair care, oral care, baby care, and/or deodorant products.
A strong technical foundation in formulated products, including emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, and structured liquids, and understanding of material chemistry.
Experience collaborating with external partners, including manufacturing vendors and suppliers, and experience in technical project management.
Ability to translate scientific insights into meaningful consumer and health care professional communications.
Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Formulate new products aligned with the Baby brand strategy and pipeline, with supervisor oversight.
Conduct Design of Experiments, laboratory activities, and analysis with hands-on involvement.
Provide technical support for product lifecycle management, including post-commercialization support and troubleshooting technical issues.
Identify project obstacles and technical risks, evaluate potential solutions, and use data-driven decision-making to minimize impact.
Analyze trends and the competitive landscape to develop insights that improve product uniqueness and differentiation.
Define critical process parameters and collaborate with manufacturing sites to establish process controls.
Participate in regional and/or global cross-functional project teams to execute new products.
Plan and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, monitor ongoing activities, and update stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and organized records of project documents, data, and materials.
Manage routine organizational processes and complexity.
Draft and complete technical documents, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, development summary reports, specifications, and patent filings.
Follow established standards and processes, including GDP and GLP, to meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.