Tech Ops Principal 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. For more information, click here.

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What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Technical Operations Principal Scientist

The position reports into the Process Science Leader and is based in Pomezia Santa Palomba

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.

What will you do

The Technical Operations Principal Scientist will lead the technical execution and manufacturing support of regional projects linked to Women’s health brands strategy (process optimization, industrialization, business continuity, compliance, and cost improvement programs), ensuring robust validation in production.

 The position needs to be filled with a mature technical expert that brings operational excellence and problem-solving capability to the team.

The person needs to:

·         be capable of making decisions that directly impact business results

·         communicate complex technical topics in a clear and pragmatic way to management and site stakeholders

·         have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies in Women’s health products

Major Duties & Responsibilities

·         Build and support the end-to-end technical operations pipeline, ensuring delivery against business objectives, cost targets, and sustainability commitments

·         Lead cross-functional technical projects linked to Women’s health strategy (process changes, industrialization, business continuity, compliance, cost improvement)

·         Define and own end-to-end technical deliverables, collaborating with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing

·         Lead process industrialization, and validation activities, ensuring robust and stable manufacturing performance

·         Support technology transfer and process replication across sites

·         Lead technical qualification of alternative suppliers and materials, ensuring compliance with specifications, no impact on product performance, and successful implementation in manufacturing

·         Define and execute comparability studies, validation plans, and change control activities (e.g., risk assessments, FMEA)

·         Act as process owner, supporting:

o    troubleshooting and root cause analysis

o    continuous process verification

o    CAPA definition and implementation

·         Follow standards and ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety requirements

·         Maintain awareness of new technologies and process innovations applicable to Women’s health products

·         Provide progress updates to cross-functional teams

·         Responsibilities may include technical leadership and people development

What we are looking for

Required Minimum Education

·         Master’s Degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy

Required Years of Related Experience

·         Min. 6 years’ experience in hygiene products / SanPro and materials’ technologies is required

Required Knowledge and Skills

·         Deep knowledge of nonwoven materials and their manufacturing technology

·         Strong knowledge of quality and regulations for this product category

·         Strong knowledge of test methods and testing plan for the product category

·         Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes for liners and napkins

·         Experience in process validation, industrialization, and troubleshooting

·         Experience in material qualification and change management

·         Knowledge of statistical analysis (Minitab preferred)

·         Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

·         Experience in technical project management

·         Fluent written and oral English

Required Abilities

·         Digital and Data Fluency: Use data and analytics to drive process and cost improvements

·         End-to-End Thinking and Problem Solving: Apply integrated, data-driven approaches to manufacturing and material challenges

·         Business Acumen: Understand impact of technical decisions on operational and business performance

·         Collaboration: Work effectively across functions and communicate clearly

·         Learning Agility & Adaptability: Manage complexity, adapt to change, and continuously improve

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:55.505 – 75.095 euros

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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