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:

R&D Deployment Scientist, Consumer Science

This position reports into the R&D Deployment Manager Consumer Science and will be based in Pomezia, Italy.

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®, 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.

What will you do 

The R&D Deployment Scientist will work within the Consumer Science team as part of an end-to-end R&D Deployment organization to support the deployment of products for the EMEA region.  You will be responsible for supporting consumer research to support multiple brands such as AVEENO® , Le Petit Marseillais, LISTERINE®, O.B, Imodium, across multiple categories such as oral care, women’s health, baby care, skin care and self care.  You will work to foster a consumer-centric culture within the R&D Deployment organization to build deep consumer empathy through effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional partners. You will leverage both traditional consumer research methodologies as well as digital research tools to deploy key project objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize new approaches and methodologies including those that leverage data science, advanced analytics, and AI where appropriate
• Execute Consumer Learning Plans in collaboration with key cross-functional partners (Marketing, Insights, Design, and Formulation) to meet project needs and answer key consumer questions
• Execute exploratory qualitative and quantitative research, product design and optimization research, benchmarking studies, and consumer perceived claims validation studies with input from more senior Consumer Science partners
• Effectively communicate consumer insights to the cross-functional team
• Participate in analysis and interpretation of results and communication to project teams
• Participate in Global Consumer Science community of practice to support a consumer-centric culture in the R&D Deployment organization
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with high ethical/quality standards and all applicable policies and procedures

What we are looking for

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 1-2 years or Master’s degree with 0 years of industry experience in qualitative and quantitative research in Consumer Science, Consumer Technical Insights, Sensory Science, Food Science, Psychology, Consumer Behavior, or Market Research.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills; comfortable presenting data and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Highly collaborative, able to work closely within Consumer Science and cross-functionally with R&D and other business partners including Design and Insights.
• Experience with a broad range of consumer research methods including product and concept testing, quant/qual, product benchmarking, and drivers of liking is preferred.
• Experience in data science and use of digital consumer science tools is preferred.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks

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 based on disability.

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