Associate Dir. Essential Health Packaging R&D

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Associate Director, Essential Health Packaging R&D

The position will be report to the Global Head of Essential Health Packaging and the position and will located in Skillman NJ (moving to summit NJ in 2025)

Role reports to: Global Head of Essential Health Packaging

Location: Skillman, NJ ( moving to summit NJ in 2025)

Travel %: 5%

Pay: $152,000 - $205,000

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® that you already know and love.

Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers.

With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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.

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What You Will Do



* Lead and execute Essential Health (EH) pipeline aligned to the global segment strategies for superior consumer experience through packaging and engages the cross-functional team to follow through.


* This role will be an integral member of the Baby Cat egory Brand Development Team (BDT) , tasked with influencing and shaping the Baby Packaging strategy and portfolio .


* Shape project brief , d evelops strategic direction and packaging formats together with EH BDTs delivering superior total product consumer experience with elevated aesthetics, quality and performance.


* Lead a diverse team of Packaging developers and engineers, develops goals and success criteria for the team.


* Partner closely with broader Global Packaging teams of Innovation , S ustainabilit y & E xperience ; and Global Packaging Operations team in supplier selection , embedding technical rigour .


* Partner closely with Global Packaging Innovation, S ustainability & Experience team t o fuel upstream innovation, and embedding packaging sustainability playbook / guidelines into development of packaging specifications that delivers Kenvue's sustainability commitments.


* Partner closely with CBI, Design, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and ESG leaders in delivering End-to-End execution excellence.


* Provide direction, management, and technical expertise in technology screening, product/process development, and implementation of a range of projects covering new package development, materials selection , manufacturing process/site changes, and continuous improvement opportunities.


* Influence department resource and budget allocation.


* Recruit, train, and develop staff and conducts performance manag...