APAC Self Care Senior Process Scientist

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 APAC Self Care Senior Process Scientist. This position reports into Process Excellence Executional Leader 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® 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.

What you will do:

The Regional Self Care Staff Process Scientist provides technical support in Manufacturing Science and Technology for a broad range of OTC drug products and other consumer health product categories (including devices, food, complementary medicine etc.). The individual possesses a deep understanding of the principles of manufacturing processes, material interactions and has a demonstrated passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Working under minimal direction, this individual collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Research and Development (R&D), Raw Material Centre and other functions as needed to lead and provide sophisticated technical support in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for cost reduction and critical initiatives. This individual is expected to assess, determine and implement technical aspects of projects, report metrics, and interact with multi-functional teams to implement projects.

The Regional Staff Scientist will act as the single point of contact for triggering raw material changes within the MS&T Self Care team and lead the definition of the drug product impact assessment strategies. In addition, the Staff Scientist will actively support the APAC Process Science executional leader in execution of key strategic initiatives.

Additionally, the Staff Process Scientist will ensure quality and compliance through GMP training, adhere to strict compliance with procedure application, exercise the highest level of integrity in tasks performed, identify, report, and seek correction for deviations noted in the workplace and embrace a behavior of employee involvement and commitment to doing the job right the first time

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and compliance in all actions by:
• Attending GMP / EHS&S (Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability) training on the schedule designated for the role
• Adhering to strict compliance with procedures applicable to the role.
• Exercising the highest level of integrity in the tasks that they perform.
• In a timely and prompt manner, identifying, reporting, and seeking correction for deviations noted in the workplace.
• Accepting a behavior of employee involvement and commitment to doing the job right the first time.
• May lead others and uses scientific principles to resolve complex technical challenges while being able to articulate complex subject matter in clear, concise terms. Makes decisions on technical paths forward. Seeks SME guidance on highly complex challenges.
• Develops, uses and maintains contacts with key scientists across organization, external partners and companies to benchmark and drive innovative solutions or technical support.
• Advocates and leads initiatives to drive execution excellence and timely realization. Identify and recommend new agile ways and risk-based approaches to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Identifies and proposes opportunities and innovations, technical solutions or optimizations that can positively impact the products or business.
• Designs, coordinates, and implements project tasks per established timeline including the execution of planned experiments (i.e., sample collection, in-process testing, sample management, etc.).
• Lead for technological transfer process for New Products Introduction, Products Improvements, and new raw material qualification.
• Writes or approves SOPs based on the area of experience and training. Is a trusted voice for and provides technical advice on SOPs, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees, prepares, reviews or approves technical memos, reports, analyzes and summarizes data, and recommends conclusions based on scientific rationale. Reviews and approves reports and confirms conclusions are based on scientific rationale.
• Leads, reviews and implements change control deliverables/documentation, investigations, corrective/preventative actions, and new product release data collection and analysis.
• Oversee, lead or carries out investigations related to product out of specification or process deviation, stability deviation, consumer complaints, and other investigations as applicable. Defines and conducts laboratory experimentation as needed related to investigations and root cause analysis
• Leads technical aspects for solving critical supply issues, global change control (GCC), root cause analysis, and remediation for technical-related complex issues. Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) implementation and follow up to ensure CAPA effectiveness to address investigation and the root causes related to process deviation, stability, out of specification, out of trend, out of expectations, complaints and others as applicable
• Champions and leads technical aspects for manufacturing process improvements through data analysis identification of critical process parameters, the proposal of alternate process modifications, assistance in conducting DOE to determine the best processes, assistance in conducting scale-up activities including pilot-scale and validation as required.
• Oversees and writes technical documentation including but not limited to Product Impact Assessment, Technical Justifications, manufacturing work instructions, INV reports, and other reports as applicable.
• Works under minimal direction. Provides direction and mentorship to other scientists and co-ops.
• Decisions made at this level may have a significant impact in scope and authority.
• Consults on business opportunities and problems.
• May assist in process or equipment validation.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of experience with evidence of progressive increase in responsibility in pharmaceutical / consumer manufacturing or packaging, technical operations, or technical quality function in the Consumer Products or Pharmaceutical Industry required. Experience working directly with commercial scale manufacturing or packaging is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) is preferred in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Applied understanding of Pharmaceutical processes, transfers, products, regulatory & compliance
• Exhibits passion to collaborate
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Exhibits discipline in execution
• Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop effective solutions
• Basic computer skills including, but not limited to, email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentations
• Must be fluent in English

What’s in it for you

• 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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