Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Head of Translational Science Oral Care

This position reports to Head of R&D, Global Essential Health 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: Head of R&D, Global Essential Health

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 %: 20 %

Pay: $152,000 to $263,350

What you will do

The Head of Translational Science, Oral Care is responsible for leading R&D teams focused on conducting foundational and applied research for building the science around our one of our most iconic brands such as LISTERINE. Team capabilities include Strategic Applied Science, Claims Strategy and Substantiation, Clinical Strategy and Consumer Science. This role will require partnering closely with Oral Care End to End Product Development Leaders to help shape and deliver the products, claims and communication pipelines to consumers and HCPs. External engagement is critical for identifying partnerships that will develop the future of care in these key categories as well as communication externally of the science behind our products. All of these activities are in collaboration with marketing, regulatory, legal, statistics/data management and business development.

This role will be responsible for technical leadership to shape the short and long term future of key brands and demonstrate key leadership behaviors necessary for engaging the best in class cross functional Translational Science teams.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the Oral Care Translational science team in developing innovative consumer products using cutting-edge technologies and scientific approaches
Partner across E2E Oral Care R&D team to accelerate innovation grounded on best-in-class science
Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the research and development team
Keep up to date with industry trends, consumer insights, and new technologies that could impact the development of consumer products
Develop and implement scientific and technical strategies to accelerate the development of products and enhance communication of product benefits
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including internal and external scientific partners, to advance research and development efforts
Manage and develop a high-performing research and development team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
Develop and manage the translational science budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet business outcomes


What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Master's degree in Sciences, Engineering or Pharmacy
Minimum 10 years of diverse experience in R&D
5 years of experience in Oral Care Research and/or Science
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
Has successfully led teams and in cross-functional teams


Desired Qualifications

PhD or equivalent
Past research experience in relevant clinical research or consumer research and/or claims substantiation
Experience in oral health, clinical trials, consumer testing, claims substantiation approaches or strategy
Experience translating science to actionable claims and communications


What's in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $152,000 to $263,350. 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


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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