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.

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What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

R&D Manager - Baby

This position reports into R&D Director, Baby & Women's Health and is based at Mumbai.

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.

Role reports to: R&D Director

Location: Mumbai

Travel %: 10%

What you will do

The R&D Manager - Baby is responsible for managing activities that validate new products for consumers, establish product goals, work with cross-functional teams, ensure product quality, and supervise development projects:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the research and development team in implementing innovation pipeline for baby products that meet market demands and safety standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into the existing product line.

• Stay updated on industry advancements and technological innovations to drive continuous improvement and innovation in product development

• Lead cross-functional team to ensure regulatory strategies, claims strategies (clinical testing plans) and patent strategies are developed, aligned, and executed on time and on budget.

• Develop an impactful team of R&D professionals that ranges from deep technical mastery to business leadership and partnering.

• Lead role in R&D for technical problem resolution and project success criteria, demonstrating superior technical formulation knowledge and processes.

• Ensure high standards, efficacy requirements, and safety testing are aligned and completed, and ensures future proofing of the product portfolio in light of changing external environment and regulations.

• Seek opportunities for Design to Value of existing products to improve margin.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a related field such as product development, engineering, or a relevant discipline

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in research and development, preferably in the baby products industry or skincare / cosmetics

• Proven track record of successfully launching new products in the baby/skin care category.

• Experience in managing and leading a technical team to successfully develop and launch new products.

• Solid understanding of the full product development life cycle and quality assurance processes

Desired Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a team and collaborate with various stakeholders

• Strong familiarity with industry-specific technologies and frameworks to drive innovation and product excellence

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package*

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Kenvuer Impact Networks

• This list could vary based on location/region

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  Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

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

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.