Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Associate Manager for Process Science

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.

What You Will Do

The Associate Manager for Process Science is responsible for providing overall technical support to the Daily Self Care China manufacturing operations group, including formula and process support, technical projects, investigations and validation execution.

The role partners with the global MS& T CoE's, the regional MS& T team and and with internal Manufacturing management and Quality Assurance partners in the region to identify, prioritize, and execute technical projects including technology transfers, process capability improvements, and compliance remediations impacting cost, compliance, validation activities and customer service.

Function holder also assumes responsibility for executing solids and liquids projects with the SJJP site and China EM's. Occasionally, the role may be requested to support other clusters in the Asia Pacific region as the need arises.

The position has direct responsibility for collaboration of technical and functional resources to drive continuous improvement and consistency in tech transfer and manufacture of solid and liquid dose OTC products/processes.:

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and compliance in all actions:

n Attend GMP training on the schedule designated for role and as appropriate for role.

n Adhere to strict compliance with procedures applicable to role.

n Exercise the highest level of integrity in the tasks performed.

n In a timely and prompt manner, identify, report and seek correction for deviations noted in the workplace.

n Embrace a behavior of employee involvement and commitment to doing the job right the first time.

n Ensuring employees under the position's scope of responsibility are trained in required procedures for the execution of their role and maintain current with training requirements during the year.

n Promoting an environment of employee engagement in the workplace.

n Seeking prompt identification, reporting and correction of deviations in the workplace as noted by employees.

• Execute technical projects in accordance with the site, MS& T and JnJ policies and procedures

• Provide support to the China Cluster Lead in the progress of key projects impacting revenue growth, quality improvements, compliance remediation, and cost reduction. Effectively collaborate with cross-functional leaders to optimize business results. Provide support & guidance to resolve issues impacting timely completion and achievement of project goals.

• Partners with the Validation CoE to execute site Process and Cleaning Validation activities

• Partners to deliver and execute key projects according to critical processes including, but not limited to, Tech Transfer, Characterization, and Validation.

• Support effective product lifecycle and knowledge management in close collaboration with the Regional and Global MS& T and technical need state leaders.

• Partner with Research and Development to establish and maintain processes for planning, developing, and commercializing new products resulting in well-characterized, validated, highly capable, cost effective manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Engineering is required. M.S., or Ph.D in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Engineering is preferred.

• 5 years of industry experience is required. Relevant experience includes product/process development of pharmaceutical/OTC /Medical Device products, manufacturing of pharmaceutical/OTC/Medical Device products; R& D, Technical Services, Quality & Compliance, Validation experience or Engineering in pharmaceutical/OTC field.

• Knowledge and application of FDA, ICH and other applicable regulatory requirements and latest guidance in the development, validation, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and OTC products would be required

• Ability to collaborate with and influence manufacturing site leadership teams regarding prioritization and resourcing required.

• Ability to inform, communicate with, and influence Management regarding validated state of respective products/processes and indicated priorities required.

• Knowledge and application of pharmaceutical/OTC product and process development; life-cycle management of this class of products including strategies for continuous improvement would be desirable

• Knowledge and application of pharmaceutical/OTC manufacturing and formulation technologies for liquid and solid dose manufacturing and product development is desirable

• Exeprience in performaning process, cleaning or other validation activities in a regulated environment desirables

• Ability to provide technical leadership in problem-solving and decision-making; to collaborate with and influence business partner leaders with a focus on data, science, and technology required.

• Ability to constructively challenge cross-functional project teams and business partners to achieve project goals and global make strategic plans required.

• Strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills required.

• The Leadership Imperative elements of major importance for this position are:

n Connect

n Shape

n Deliver

n Lead

What's In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

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