Sr. Manager, Future of Kenvue Innovation

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Sr.

Manager, Future of Kenvue Innovation

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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Role reports to:
Mktg Director Versalie Commercial Lead

Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:
Hybrid

What you will do

The Sr.

Manager for Future of Innovation will identify and advance inorganic Self Care segment growth opportunities, including Rx-to-OTC switch, by building actionable strategies and translating priority acquisition targets into decision-ready business cases.

Partner closely with Corporate Development as the primary commercial contact for deal progression and lead cross-functional alignment across internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities


* Create and maintain an actionable inorganic growth strategy for the Self Care segment, including a prioritized pipeline of acquisition and partnership targets and an actively managed Rx-to-OTC switch opportunity portfolio aligned to a standardized valuation approach.


* Build decision-ready business cases for selected opportunities, including financial models, technical feasibility inputs, and consumer/market learning plans.


* Own financial forecasting and scenario modeling to evaluate value creation, sensitivities, and key drivers; maintain transparent assumptions and document valuation shifts and probability updates as inputs evolve.


* Lead cross-functional Rx-to-OTC program management across stakeholders (e.g., Corporate Development, Regulatory, Medical, R&D, Legal, Finance, Insights, Government Affairs, and regional business leaders) to coordinate diligence, align milestones, and advance opportunities through defined governance checkpoints toward deal progression.


* Partner closely with Corporate Development as the primary commercial contact for deal progression, ensuring tight alignment on diligence priorities, external engagement, and internal decision-making.


* Lead primary research / insights planning (with internal and external partners) and establish a forward-looking market intelligence cadence to monito...