Kenvue · 2 hours ago
Principal Scientist, Oral Care R&D
Summit, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $179K/yr
8+ years expKenvue is a company with a rich heritage in consumer care products, known for its iconic brands. They are seeking a Principal Scientist in Oral Care R&D to lead the development of new formulations for the Listerine brand, manage projects, and mentor junior scientists while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
LifestylePersonal HealthWellness
Responsibilities
New product development, including design of experiments, lab formulation activities, stability analysis, and define critical process parameters during development
Shapes new projects and programs linked to brand strategy and innovation pipeline
Lead product development execution strategies in collaboration with cross-functional partners from concept to commercialization
Delivers subject matter expertise in formula development / ingredient technology through incorporation of consumer, category, business, and technical insights
Applies scientific fundamentals and creative problem-solving skills to solve technical issues, including complex formulation, stability, and process issues
Proactively identifies project obstacles / technical risks, troubleshoots issues by evaluating potential solutions, and promptly reports the obstacle / issue to management with a recommended using data & insights driven risk-taking and decision making
Analyze & translate key trends into insights, understand our competitive set, and how our products, claims, and/or communication can be improved on points of uniqueness and differentiation to truly delight the consumer
Plan and prioritize multiple projects / programs to meet deliverables by monitoring progress of ongoing activities and communicating status updates to relevant stakeholders
Maintain accurate and organized records of project documents, data, and materials
Manage routine organizational processes and complexity
Draft and complete technical documents such as peer reviewed manuscripts, development summary reports, specifications, patent fillings
Follow established standards & processes (i.e. GDP, GLP) to ensure the department meets all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
Responsibilities will also include technical mentorship and development of junior level scientists and co-ops
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy with pharmaceutical or consumer (cosmetics, OTC) experience
Minimum of 8 years of related experience or a Master's degree with 4 years of related experience or a pHD Degree with 2 years of industry experience
Good technical foundation of formulated products including micro emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids, and an understanding of material chemistry
Experience in formulation or product development with cosmetics and OTC products
Strong technical and leadership skills
Critical thinking and comprehensive business acumen
Ability to partner effectively across a diverse set of business partners and customers to deliver key results in a timely manner
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
Strong technical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurate
Proficient oral and written communication skills
Effective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informatively
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
Preferred
Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy
Experience with consumer products, such as oral care products
Formulation experience with oral care products such as mouthwash and/or toothpaste
Experience leading global projects and working with global teams
Ability to influence decision-making at executive levels within and outside the organization
Effective leadership in ambiguous, conflicting, and complex situations
Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements
Benefits
Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
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Company
Kenvue
Kenvue is a consumer health company that delivers personal health solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.65BKey Investors
Third PointStarboard Value
2025-11-03Acquired
2025-04-25Post Ipo Equity
2024-10-21Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Kirk Perry
Chief Executive Officer and Director at Kenvue
Andrew Stanleick
President, Skin Health & Beauty, North America and EMEA at Kenvue
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