Manager, Skin Health & Beauty R&D

Description

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.

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Role reports to: Director, Skin Health & Beauty R&D

Location:

Primary - Brazil

Secondary - Various (NA, EMEA, AP or LATAM)

Travel %: 10

What you will do

The development manager will execute the innovation pipeline for Skin Health & Beauty products with excellence in execution for sun care.

They will lead the portfolio project execution, working directly with the Global segment, commercial teams, supply chain, and other functions within R&D.

This may include upstream innovation, product development, business continuity, compliance, commercial innovation, claims, and demos and cost improvement programs focusing on global sun care brands.

Role will include base business life cycle management lead support for the respective portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

The R&D Manager will lead global/regional projects internally and in partnership with external providers and will be directly responsible for:

• Lead role in R&D for technical problem resolution and project success criteria, demonstrating superior technical formulation knowledge and processes in sun category.

• Shape, lead, and execute the innovation pipeline, working closely with other leaders in the organization, such as supply chain, commercial, packaging, and plants.

• Secure the brand strategy and business goals delivery by translating consumer data and market insights into accurate technical briefs; Leverage science & technology trends and networks to deliver innovations quickly for different regions in the world.

• Securing design for manufacturability into all technical briefs.

• Ensure all processes and activities comply with company policies and applicable external regulations/laws considering global different regulatory requirements for sun category.

• Contribute to the definition and oversee technical sun care project development.

• Establish project success criteria and monitor progress to deliver against global 3YOP.

• Deliver GP improvements and embed sustainability into innovation attending regional needs.

• Manage budget allocation for the service and resources across R&D.

• Manage and mitigate ris...