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Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
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:
Associate Director Oral Care R and DLocation:
North America, United States, New Jersey, SummitWork Location:
Fully OnsiteWhat you will do
The Principal Scientist, Oral Care R&D will independently lead and develop new regional and/or global formulations linked to the Listerine brand strategy and innovation pipeline. They may also implement commercial innovation (regional rollouts), lead regional and global projects / programs providing strategic and operational execution, and collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure all timeline deliverables are met. They will develop technical expertise in Oral Care formulations and processes, exemplify technical rigor in documentation, analysis, and risk tasking to craft R&D recommendations to senior leadership. They will become a technical mentor for our team’s junior scientists.
Key Responsibilities
- New product development, including design of experiments, lab formulation activities, stability analysis, and define critical process parameters during development
- Shapes new projects and programs linked to brand strategy and innovation pipeline
- Lead product development execution strategies in collaboration with cross functional partners from concept to commercialization
- Delivers subject matter expertise in formula development / ingredient technology through incorporation of consumer, category, business, and technical insights
- Applies scientific fundamentals and creative problem-solving skills to solve technical issues, including complex formulation, stability, and process issues
- Proactively identifies project obstacles / technical risks, troubleshoots issues by evaluating potential solutions, and promptly reports the obstacle / issue to management with a recommended using data & insights driven risk-taking and decision making
- Analyze & translate key trends into insights, understand our competitive set, and how our products, claims, and/or communication can be improved on points of uniqueness and differentiation to truly delight the consumer
- Plan and prioritize multiple projects / programs to meet deliverables by monitoring progress of ongoing activities and communicating status updates to relevant stakeholders
- Maintain accurate and organized records of project documents, data, and materials
- Manage routine organizational processes and complexity
- Draft and complete technical documents such as peer reviewed manuscripts, development summary reports, specifications, patent fillings
- Follow established standards & processes (i.e. GDP, GLP) to ensure the department meets all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Responsibilities will also include technical mentorship and development of junior level scientists and co-ops
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy with pharmaceutical or consumer (cosmetics, OTC) experience
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 4 years of related experience or a pHD Degree with 2 years of industry experience
- Good technical foundation of formulated products including micro emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids, and an understanding of material chemistry
- Experience in formulation or product development with cosmetics and OTC products
- Strong technical and leadership skills
- Critical thinking and comprehensive business acumen
- Ability to partner effectively across a diverse set of business partners and customers to deliver key results in a timely manner
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Strong technical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurate
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Effective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informatively
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy
- Experience with consumer products, such as oral care products
- Formulation experience with oral care products such as mouthwash and/or toothpaste
- Experience leading global projects and working with global teams
- Ability to influence decision-making at executive levels within and outside the organization
- Effective leadership in ambiguous, conflicting, and complex situations
- Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements
What’s in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
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.
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
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:
Associate Director Oral Care R and DLocation:
North America, United States, New Jersey, SummitWork Location:
Fully OnsiteWhat you will do
The Principal Scientist, Oral Care R&D will independently lead and develop new regional and/or global formulations linked to the Listerine brand strategy and innovation pipeline. They may also implement commercial innovation (regional rollouts), lead regional and global projects / programs providing strategic and operational execution, and collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure all timeline deliverables are met. They will develop technical expertise in Oral Care formulations and processes, exemplify technical rigor in documentation, analysis, and risk tasking to craft R&D recommendations to senior leadership. They will become a technical mentor for our team’s junior scientists.
Key Responsibilities
- New product development, including design of experiments, lab formulation activities, stability analysis, and define critical process parameters during development
- Shapes new projects and programs linked to brand strategy and innovation pipeline
- Lead product development execution strategies in collaboration with cross functional partners from concept to commercialization
- Delivers subject matter expertise in formula development / ingredient technology through incorporation of consumer, category, business, and technical insights
- Applies scientific fundamentals and creative problem-solving skills to solve technical issues, including complex formulation, stability, and process issues
- Proactively identifies project obstacles / technical risks, troubleshoots issues by evaluating potential solutions, and promptly reports the obstacle / issue to management with a recommended using data & insights driven risk-taking and decision making
- Analyze & translate key trends into insights, understand our competitive set, and how our products, claims, and/or communication can be improved on points of uniqueness and differentiation to truly delight the consumer
- Plan and prioritize multiple projects / programs to meet deliverables by monitoring progress of ongoing activities and communicating status updates to relevant stakeholders
- Maintain accurate and organized records of project documents, data, and materials
- Manage routine organizational processes and complexity
- Draft and complete technical documents such as peer reviewed manuscripts, development summary reports, specifications, patent fillings
- Follow established standards & processes (i.e. GDP, GLP) to ensure the department meets all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Responsibilities will also include technical mentorship and development of junior level scientists and co-ops
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy with pharmaceutical or consumer (cosmetics, OTC) experience
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 4 years of related experience or a pHD Degree with 2 years of industry experience
- Good technical foundation of formulated products including micro emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids, and an understanding of material chemistry
- Experience in formulation or product development with cosmetics and OTC products
- Strong technical and leadership skills
- Critical thinking and comprehensive business acumen
- Ability to partner effectively across a diverse set of business partners and customers to deliver key results in a timely manner
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Strong technical writing skills that facilitate the creation of documents that are complete & accurate
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Effective presentations skills that are used to communicate clearly & informatively
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Pharmacy
- Experience with consumer products, such as oral care products
- Formulation experience with oral care products such as mouthwash and/or toothpaste
- Experience leading global projects and working with global teams
- Ability to influence decision-making at executive levels within and outside the organization
- Effective leadership in ambiguous, conflicting, and complex situations
- Familiarity with cGMP and other regulatory requirements
What’s in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
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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Who's Hiring
- Sandia National Laboratories97
- Los Alamos National Laboratory63
- Kraft Heinz36
- Keysight Technologies36
- Sherwin-Williams32
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software58
- Manufacturing26
- Electronics & Hardware22
- Consulting & Professional Services20
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals19
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in R&D engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field
- 5 or more years of experience leading engineering teams through full product development cycles
- Proficiency with stage-gate or agile development frameworks in a research environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams including design, testing, and manufacturing
- Experience with IP strategy, patent filing processes, or technology transfer programs
- Familiarity with regulatory or compliance requirements relevant to the industry domain
Tips for Your R&D Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify your R&D pipeline impact
Hiring managers want to see how many projects you moved from concept to prototype, how much you reduced time-to-market, or what budget you managed. Replace vague leadership claims with concrete outcomes tied to your engineering work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists r&d engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the product stage
Early-stage R&D roles want exploratory research and fast iteration. Mature product R&D roles want process discipline and cross-functional delivery. Read each job description carefully and mirror the language that matches where that company is in its development cycle.
Signal domain depth in your cover letter
Generic engineering management cover letters get skipped. Name the specific technology domain, whether that's photonics, bioreactors, RF systems, or battery chemistry, and reference a recent challenge in that space to show you understand the technical context.
Prepare for a whiteboard systems design round
Many R&D manager interviews include a live technical discussion where you map out a development process, resource allocation, or risk framework. Practice drawing your decision-making structure out loud, not just describing it.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
In R&D roles, the size of your team, your authority over project selection, and your access to external partnerships often matter more long-term than base pay. Clarify those boundaries in the offer stage before the conversation moves to numbers.
R&D Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most r&d engineering managers?
The most active employers for r&d engineering managers right now are Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Kraft Heinz, and the most openings are in California, New Mexico, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in sectors with active product development pipelines such as medtech, defense, and advanced manufacturing.
How many r&d engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 35% of r&d engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are more common for software-heavy R&D work than for hardware, lab, or prototype-dependent positions. Roles in systems architecture, computational research, and software platform development tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a r&d engineering manager?
Most r&d engineering managers start as individual contributors in a technical discipline, build deep expertise in a specific domain, and take on informal leadership through project ownership or mentoring junior engineers. From there, moving into a team lead or principal engineer role with cross-functional responsibility is the most common path to a formal management title. Advanced degrees, patents, or publications can accelerate the transition in research-intensive industries.
Can you get hired as a r&d engineering manager without direct management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate leadership through proxy experience such as leading a project team, coordinating with external vendors, or mentoring engineers even without a direct reporting structure. Employers in early-stage companies or labs often promote strong technical contributors into their first management role, so framing project ownership and cross-team coordination clearly on your resume makes a real difference.
What does the r&d engineering manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical discussion focused on your domain expertise and development methodology, a behavioral round using structured questions about team leadership and conflict resolution, and a final round with senior leadership or cross-functional stakeholders. Some companies also include a case study or live systems design exercise where you walk through how you would structure a development program or prioritize competing projects.
Where can I find and apply to r&d engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to r&d engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and domain, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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