Tech Ops Principal Scientist

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

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.

Role reports to:

MS&T Process Science Leader

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Italy, Lazio, Rome

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

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 – 71.340

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