Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For A:
Manager, R&D Analytical
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 - Analytical Chemistry
Location:
Asia Pacific, India, Maharashtra, Greater Mumbai
Work Location:
Fully Onsite
What You Will Do
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Manager, R&D Analytical
This position currently would report to the Director, R&D Analytical and Microbiology Operations and is based at Mumbai.
Who We Are
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. Our global team is made by 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.
Role reports to:
Director, R&D Analytical and Microbiology Operations
Location:
Mumbai
Travel %:
10
What You Will Do
The Manager, R&D Analytical, would be responsible for leading the analytical activities for the Kenvue product portfolio such as defining the analytical strategy, execution planning, timing, resource requirements and interdependencies to complete the innovation and lifecycle management project deliverables. The role shall be responsible for delivering projects which deploy advanced analytical technologies and data interpretation tools and thus needs to be expert in these techniques. In addition, the role includes contributing to digital and data driven tools, lab automation and optimization of analytical processes to drive efficiencies through application of such advanced tools.The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in the Analytical domain and will have strong communication skills to partner with business partners independently lead projects. This is a people leader role, and hence specific skills related to people leader capabilities would be expected.Key Responsibilities
- Management of people, projects, lab systems and processes applied to Analytical R&D for the Innovation Pipeline in support of the portfolio.
- Deliver project milestones, excellence in execution of analytical studies (raw material and finished product) and documentation in compliance with requirements from internal policies and applicable regulations.
- Planning and executing the analytical strategy for new product development such as Test Method Development, Test Method Validation and Transfer to Quality Control Labs (internal and external) and CRO’s, Stability Studies, Impurity and degradation pathway assessments, etc.
- Advanced Analytical solutions (e.g. but not limited to Elemental impurities, Extractable and Leachable, Nitrosamines, etc.) and assessments using hi-tech instrumentation
- Technical documentation: protocols, reports, change controls, specifications, etc.
- Communicate the project progress to management, business partners, and team members. Attend and/or facilitate project and technical meetings.
- Assessment of internal processes identifying opportunities and implementing improvements such as organization of activities, redistribution of tasks, reduction of lead time and rework.
- Active participation in internal and external audits, from the preparation for the audit to responses to observation and closing out of action plans/commitments.
- Lead and manage team of scientific professionals: performance, development and coaching
- Representation on Global functional teams for specific assignments to lead future focused analytical strategies and solutions.
Required Qualifications
What we are looking for
- PhD preferred or Minimum Masters in Chemistry or with related field with minimum 12 to 15 years of experience.
- Work experience preferred in a consumer health or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in GMP working environment
- Strong knowledge and hand-on experience of advanced Analytical quantitative and qualitative techniques applied to finished products and raw materials e.g. MS, ICP-OES/MS, LC-MS/MS, NMR, etc.
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience of lab operational and quality excellence tools to facilitate smart lab operations, workflows and data management. Experience of application of AI, data analytics, automation in Analytical domain highly preferred.
- Have strategic and operational skills to prioritize and complete projects based on business and compliance needs.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex data insights
- Display of specific leadership attributes which indicate next level potential to take up higher roles
- Experience with change control processes and providing technical assessments and documentation to support changes for Finished Products Specifications, Raw Material, and/or Test Methods used at Internal and External Manufacturing sites.
- Strong and effective communication skills across different layers of the organization, as this role requires consistent, frequent collaborations with global sites, through virtual meetings and email correspondences.
- Strong knowledge in current compendia, industry standards, product registrations
- Experience in leading without follow-ups and frequent guidance assigned projects to meet business objectives
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.
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