Description Kenvue is currently recruiting for: Principal Scientist (Specialist) - R&D Analytical This position will be based within São José dos Campos, Brazil.
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 Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love.
Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, 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 the 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!
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What you will do Kenvue is recruiting a Principal Scientist (Specialist) for R&D Analytical to be based in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
This individual will be part of analytical team on LATAM Self Care OTC (over the counter) projects.
The major responsibilities include supporting activities such as defining the analytical strategy, execution planning, timing, resource requirements and interdependencies to complete the project deliverables.
This individual will support analytical team and guarantee excellence in execution in all activities applied to Analytical Science in registration and post approval changes for OTC products.
Key Responsibilities Support analytical strategy of projects and processes applied to Analytical R&D for Innovation Pipeline and Life Cycle Management of products in existing portfolio for LATAM.
Guarantee high technical rigors for all deliverables from analytical team considering new submissions and post approval changes for the following activities: • Test Method Development (or adjustment to fit local regulation) • Test Method Validation • Dissolution development and solubility studies • Stability Studies to support new product development / post approval changes • Impurity Assessments to fit local regulation • Analytical Transfer to Quality Control Labs • Pharmaceutical equivalence studies • Biowaiver rationale • Perform technical due diligence assessing analytical data from partners dossier • Ensure excellence in the preparation of technical documentation and support 100% of deficiency letters from Health Authorities • Assessment of internal processes identifying opportunities and implementing improvements such as: organization of activities, redistribution of tasks, reduction of lead time and rework.
• Third-party laboratories studies tracking What we are looking for Required Qualifications: • Education: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemistry Engineering or Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
MBA or master's degree will be considered as a differential.
• At least 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in R&D Analytical • A strong analytical background in HPLC, UPLC, GC and other analytical techniques is required.
• Experience with method validation, analytical transfer, stability studies is required.
• Strong knowledge about the regulations and/or guidelines related to method development & validation for drug products, drug substance is mandatory for this position.
• Experience with COFEPRIS and INVIMA will be considered as a differential.
• Strong technical writing skills are necessary.
• Advanced level of English is required for this position • Intermediate or high level of Spanish is considered a differential.
• Flexible work arrangement.
This position will be based within São José dos Campos, Brazil.
What's in it for you • Competitive Total Rewards Package* • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities • Employee Resource Groups • This list could vary based on location/region *Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits.
Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.