Job Description:

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Associate Director, Clinical Sciences

This position reports into Vice President Global Self Care R&D and is based at Skillman, New Jersey (Moving to Summit NJ in 2025)

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: Vice President Global Self Care R&D

Location: Skillman, New Jersey (moving to Summit NJ in 2025)

Travel %: 5%

Pay: $166,000 - $225,000

What you will do

The Associate Director, Clinical Science serves as a clinical strategy lead for NPD and clinical programs in all phases of product development. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate innovation opportunities within their assigned need states and works with cross-functional project teams. This position will be responsible for representing clinical strategies during health authority interactions and negotiations in support of NPD for their assigned need states. In collaboration with clinical operations and in compliance with department, Company, and regulatory standards, this position will be responsible for the planning, design, directing, and reporting of clinical studies for their assigned Need State(s). This role involves extensive cross-functional and global/cross-regional team matrix interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as Clinical lead on cross-functional NPD project teams in assigned Need States.
• Responsible for designing clinical development programs in support of NPD and phase 4 claims program regulatory approvals and/or claims support.
• Represents clinical strategies at health authority interactions and negotiations in support of NPD for their assigned need states.
• Develops and maintains credible relationships with scientific leaders and clinical consultants.
• Helps to shape the overall clinical/research strategy/claims substantiation in assigned need states by evaluating global innovation and NPD opportunities.
• Provides clinical and claims support to business and competitive intelligence activities for assigned need states
• Manages direct reports as appropriate
• Identifies, prioritizes, allocates appropriate resources and oversees progress across projects to achieve organizational objectives.
• Significantly improves or develops new business/work processes to share knowledge, build intellectual capital, build strategic capabilities, and promote innovation throughout the organization.
• Creates cross discipline or department forums to enable sharing of breakthrough insights and helps groups to interact and explore adjacent fields, creating opportunities for breakthroughs and creative ideas.
• Drives a culture of compliance with safety procedures.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Sciences, Engineering or Pharmacy is required. Masters or Doctorate (PHD) or Equivalent is a differential
• 10 years of experience in clinical strategy in OTC
• Proved capability to communicate clearly and influence at senior levels of the organization
• Has partnered with internal/external resources to drive innovation
• Demonstrated success in working cross functionally and in a matrixed organization
• Develop and implement clinical strategies to accelerate the development of Self Care/OTC products and enhance communication of product benefits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including internal and external scientific partners to advance deep scientific and clinical knowledge in pipeline
• Managers clinical budget, in collaboration with partners, & resource allocation to meet business needs
• Drive talent management agenda in the team through regular discussions on talent development plans, org designs, succession planning, retention, capabilities - ensure key org merits are met (pipeline health, retention, succession plan, DEI)

What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $166,000 - $225,000 . This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
• This list could vary based on location/region

*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.

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