Sr Director, EMEA BCC R&D Lead

Sr Director, EMEA BCC R&D Lead

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:

Interim VP, R&D, EMEA

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Switzerland, Zug, Rotkreuz

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Senior R&D Director, Baby & Child Care is accountable for setting and delivering the category’s R&D strategy and innovation agenda across EMEA. The role leads the development, renovation, compliance and lifecycle management of safe, effective and differentiated products designed for babies, children and their caregivers, spanning relevant skin health, cleansing, personal care and adjacent care solutions.

As the senior technical leader for the category, the role translates consumer, caregiver and healthcare-professional insights into a robust growth pipeline; provides scientific and technical governance from concept to commercialisation; and ensures products meet stringent safety, quality, regulatory, sustainability and performance standards. The role partners closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Quality, Consumer Science, Packaging, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Global R&D teams.

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Award-winning inclusivity

At Kenvue, we foster a culture of belonging. In 2024, Kenvue was selected as one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies for working parents and caregivers, recognizing our ongoing commitment to providing inclusive benefits for Kenvuers and families.

Data driven. Digital first.

Our community attracts curious and collaborative team members motivated by always striving to improve. Our team offers you plenty of opportunities to deepen your existing expertise and build on new skills by broadening your exposure outside of your own category. By working across the business, we harness the power of data and technology in new ways to better understand human insights and drive better health outcomes.