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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Dir, R&D Chief of Staff & Op Excellence
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:
VP Global Head of Innovation Portfolio and Project Management
LOCATION:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Director, R&D Chief of Staff & Operational Excellence serves as a trusted advisor to the CRDO and R&D Leadership Team (RDLT), helping leaders make informed decisions and deliver R&D priorities. The role drives leadership team effectiveness and OGSM delivery through disciplined planning, executive communication and follow-through on decisions.
Working across a global matrix, this leader identifies delivery risks and organizational gaps, brings external insight into R&D priorities, and mobilizes accountable owners to take action. The role coordinates delivery and recommends improvements within established decision rights, with the VP and RDLT retaining decision authority.
Key responsibilities
- Advise and prepare R&D leadership. Provide candid counsel to the CRDO and RDLT. Anticipate meeting and decision needs, bringing relevant context, analysis and market insight to support informed discussions.
- Drive leadership team effectiveness. Own the RDLT agenda and decision cadence in alignment with the CRDO. Facilitate RDLT Connect and Performance & Execution meetings, with clear decisions and follow-through.
- Monitor strategic delivery and readiness. Assess OGSM progress, technical readiness and risk at both project and aggregate levels. Integrate inputs from Strategy, PPM and functional teams to identify dependencies, areas requiring attention and escalation needs.
- Diagnose and address delivery gaps. Lead focused reviews with accountable owners to understand systemic causes of delivery challenges. Recommend corrective action and track agreed decisions and actions through closure.
- Lead executive communication and reporting. Develop presentations, briefings and management reporting for senior leadership reviews under the CRDO’s direction. Translate complex information into clear materials that support decisions.
- Bring external perspectives into R&D priorities. Use benchmarking and market intelligence to identify opportunity areas and inform strategic thinking, prioritization and organizational focus.
- Support organizational alignment and engagement. Identify and elevate organizational issues, represent the R&D perspective, and work with leaders to resolve gaps. Partner with Communications on leadership alignment, updates and town halls.
- Coordinate priority initiatives. Act as PMO for R&D priority workstreams and strategic initiatives, tracking milestones and dependencies, managing visibility of risks, and ensuring follow-through on open actions.
What we are looking for
Qualifications and experience
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, with experience in consumer goods and/or R&D.
- A minimum of 8-10+ years of business experience, including leadership of complex initiatives in a global matrix organization.
- Director-level ability to lead through influence and secure action from accountable owners.
- Strong analytical judgment and business insight, including the ability to interpret market intelligence and diagnose delivery or organizational gaps.
- Executive presence, discretion and clear communication, with the ability to prepare effective senior leadership briefings.
- Strong situational awareness and stakeholder judgment, adapting counsel and escalating issues within established decision rights.
Measures of success
- OGSM delivery gaps and readiness risks trigger timely action, with agreed remediation, accountable owners and disciplined closure.
- The CRDO receives timely, accurate briefings and relevant external insight that support effective decisions, reflected in leadership feedback.
- Organizational issues progress to resolution, with clear follow-through and positive leadership feedback on R&D alignment and communication.
What’s in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
$202,300.00 - $285,600.00
This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
- Competitive Benefit Package*
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Kenvuer Impact Networks
-
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 merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
INTRODUCTION
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Dir, R&D Chief of Staff & Op Excellence
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:
VP Global Head of Innovation Portfolio and Project Management
LOCATION:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Director, R&D Chief of Staff & Operational Excellence serves as a trusted advisor to the CRDO and R&D Leadership Team (RDLT), helping leaders make informed decisions and deliver R&D priorities. The role drives leadership team effectiveness and OGSM delivery through disciplined planning, executive communication and follow-through on decisions.
Working across a global matrix, this leader identifies delivery risks and organizational gaps, brings external insight into R&D priorities, and mobilizes accountable owners to take action. The role coordinates delivery and recommends improvements within established decision rights, with the VP and RDLT retaining decision authority.
Key responsibilities
- Advise and prepare R&D leadership. Provide candid counsel to the CRDO and RDLT. Anticipate meeting and decision needs, bringing relevant context, analysis and market insight to support informed discussions.
- Drive leadership team effectiveness. Own the RDLT agenda and decision cadence in alignment with the CRDO. Facilitate RDLT Connect and Performance & Execution meetings, with clear decisions and follow-through.
- Monitor strategic delivery and readiness. Assess OGSM progress, technical readiness and risk at both project and aggregate levels. Integrate inputs from Strategy, PPM and functional teams to identify dependencies, areas requiring attention and escalation needs.
- Diagnose and address delivery gaps. Lead focused reviews with accountable owners to understand systemic causes of delivery challenges. Recommend corrective action and track agreed decisions and actions through closure.
- Lead executive communication and reporting. Develop presentations, briefings and management reporting for senior leadership reviews under the CRDO’s direction. Translate complex information into clear materials that support decisions.
- Bring external perspectives into R&D priorities. Use benchmarking and market intelligence to identify opportunity areas and inform strategic thinking, prioritization and organizational focus.
- Support organizational alignment and engagement. Identify and elevate organizational issues, represent the R&D perspective, and work with leaders to resolve gaps. Partner with Communications on leadership alignment, updates and town halls.
- Coordinate priority initiatives. Act as PMO for R&D priority workstreams and strategic initiatives, tracking milestones and dependencies, managing visibility of risks, and ensuring follow-through on open actions.
What we are looking for
Qualifications and experience
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, with experience in consumer goods and/or R&D.
- A minimum of 8-10+ years of business experience, including leadership of complex initiatives in a global matrix organization.
- Director-level ability to lead through influence and secure action from accountable owners.
- Strong analytical judgment and business insight, including the ability to interpret market intelligence and diagnose delivery or organizational gaps.
- Executive presence, discretion and clear communication, with the ability to prepare effective senior leadership briefings.
- Strong situational awareness and stakeholder judgment, adapting counsel and escalating issues within established decision rights.
Measures of success
- OGSM delivery gaps and readiness risks trigger timely action, with agreed remediation, accountable owners and disciplined closure.
- The CRDO receives timely, accurate briefings and relevant external insight that support effective decisions, reflected in leadership feedback.
- Organizational issues progress to resolution, with clear follow-through and positive leadership feedback on R&D alignment and communication.
What’s in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
$202,300.00 - $285,600.00
This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
- Competitive Benefit Package*
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Kenvuer Impact Networks
-
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 merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in R&D Director
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in R&D. Gather transcripts, degree certificates, and documentation of career progression before approaching employers, so you can confirm your category quickly.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to search R&D Director roles at employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with PERM requirements rather than introducing the process from scratch.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before interviews
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment test before DOL will certify the application. Knowing this upfront helps you have informed conversations with hiring managers about timeline expectations and what your employer must document.
Verify your prevailing wage category early
R&D Director roles span multiple wage levels depending on duties, geographic location, and years of experience. Use the OFLC Wage Search to understand which wage level applies to your specific role before your employer submits the prevailing wage determination to DOL.
Track your priority date if you hold an H-1B
If you're currently on an H-1B visa, your employer can file the PERM and I-140 concurrently with your existing status. Locking in an early priority date matters most for nationals of India and China, where backlogs extend the wait for an immigrant visa number.
Clarify portability rights before switching employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Confirm your adjustment-of-status filing date before accepting any competing offer.
Green Card R&D Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an R&D Director role qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Most R&D Director positions require at least a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with substantial progressive experience, which satisfies EB-2 criteria. If your employer prefers the EB-3 professional subcategory, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field is sufficient. Your employer and their immigration counsel will select the category based on the job requirements stated in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship for an R&D Director differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B is temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal, while green card sponsorship results in lawful permanent residence. For R&D Directors, the PERM process requires your employer to test the labor market, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, and file an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of certain countries may wait years for a visa number to become current.
How do I find R&D Director jobs where employers are already set up to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting companies with an established track record means your offer negotiation can focus on the role itself rather than educating HR about the PERM process, which reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment falling through.
What happens to my green card application if I change employers as an R&D Director?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date position. If your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting time already accumulated in the backlog queue.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer starts the PERM process for an R&D Director role?
Compile certified transcripts, degree certificates, and detailed employment records documenting progressive responsibility in research and development. For EB-2 based on experience, you'll need letters from prior employers confirming at least five years of qualifying work. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree-to-role relationship isn't clear, so having organized credentials ready shortens the response window significantly.