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Scientist R&D (Contractor)

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Provides technical support and project coordination for Skin Health and Beauty product development and lifecycle management. Responsibilities include preparing timelines, developing prototypes, conducting assessments and field research, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, tracking project risks and mitigation plans, and maintaining technical documentation and data records. The role requires collaboration across R&D teams and third-party manufacturers in a hybrid Tokyo-based environment.
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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Scientist R&D (Contractor)

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.

Role reports to:

R&D Director - Skin Health

Location:

Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo-To, Shibuya

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Technical support and technical project management for Skin Health & Beauty end-to-end product development and life cycle management of our products. Collaborate across R&D and cross-functionally, internal and external stakeholders (e.g. third party manufacturers) to ensure all technical deliverables are completed and all technical documentation are in place to meet the timely readiness of the project.


Key responsibilities include:

- Prepare timelines and perform the tasks on time against the plan

- Prepare prototypes and conduct where necessary, any team assessment and evaluation, or for external field research

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across the key tasks and ensuring timely delivery and completion

- Proactive and timely communication with the technical project leader and/or project manager on the progress of the project and raise any risks and mitigation plan

- Accurately record technical findings and utilize the data management systems to store all requisite technical documentation


What we are looking for:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related fields

- 1-3 years of experience in product development, preferably in FMCG

- Working fluency in English and Japanese

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