Senior Scientist: Imaging and Measurements, Translational Science - Skin Health and Beauty
This position reports into the Manager, Skin Health Clinical Research & Claims and is based at Skillman, NJ.
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® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, 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 the 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: Manager, Skin Health Clinical Research & Claims
Location: Skillman, NJ Kenvue's corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ , but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025.
Travel %: 10%
Pay range: $100,000-$130,000
What you will do
The Senior Scientist is responsible for serving as a member of the Skin Health & Beauty Translational science team dedicated to the development and implementation of skin measurement and visualization techniques for scientific support.
Responsibilities:
Provide active scientific contributions to cross-functional project teams within the Skin Health therapeutic area.
Be responsible for developing and executing test methods and demos with bio-instruments to illustrate mechanism of action and provide scientific support on product performance.
Develop written protocols, work instructions, and standard operating procedures for equipment utilization and experimental execution.
Oversee equipment inventory and maintenance management.
Utilize scientific analysis principles to facilitate an understanding of product testing and clinical trial data for Skin Health and Hair Care products.
Establishment of new and management of existing data analytic capabilities.
Translate scientific and technical knowledge to scientific support including but not limited to the substantiation of claims.
Participate on cross functional teams for evaluation of new product ideas and project implementation, ensuring timeline adherence and project completion.
Work closely with clinical and pre-clinical research to help develop strategies for protocols and digital methodologies supporting in vitro and clinical studies for new products.
Serve as the Study Director and fulfill the responsibilities for this role on clinical studies
Participate in the development of scientific communications.
Monitor key individual deliverables.
Partner successfully with R&D, data management, safety, regulatory, marketing, and project management functions.
Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with high ethical/quality standards and all applicable policies and procedures.
Must have the ability to collaborate, manage routine processes, take measured risks, and make decisions to drive project progress are critical components of the role.
Must be able to operate in and leverage resources in a highly networked team environment, and be able to execute against multiple projects with tight timelines.
Must be able to successfully partner with global cross-functional team members.
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a BS/BA with 6 years of experience OR a minimum of 4 years of industry and/or other relevant work experience with MS, OR PhD, PharmD is required. a minimum of 0-2 years of industry.
Experience working in Consumer products is required.
Must be highly motivated and highly organized as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to work in a matrix environment with global cross-functional teams is essential.
Desired Qualifications
Scientific knowledge of skin and hair (biology, physiology) is preferred
Experience with in vitro and ex-vivo skin test methods preferred
Experience with optical and spectroscopic imaging technologies preferred
Experience in data analysis and basic programing preferred
Previous experience in documenting and developing scientific communications preferred
Ability and flexibility to work in a global environment is preferred
This position may require up to 10% annual travel (domestic and international)
What's in it for you
Competitive Total Rewards Package*
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
*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 business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
