Job Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Sr Manager Global Packaging Stewardship

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:

Sr. Director Product Resiliency and Sustainable Innovation

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

This role strengthens the company’s license tooperateby drivingscience‑basedadvocacy on emerging packaging stewardship challenges across cosmetics, OTC medicines, and personal care products. Grounded in deep materials and packagingexpertiseand informed by business needs, the role develops credible technical analyses and leads external engagement to advance practical,evidence‑drivenapproaches. Through conference leadership, scientific publications, and collaboration with industry peers, the role influences adoption of robust scientific principles that enable innovation, preserve flexibility, and support consistent global market access.

Key Responsibilities

Emerging Issues & Strategic Preparedness

• Identify, track, and assess emerging packaging-related stewardship issues across global markets, including regulatory, sustainability, safety, and circularity trends.

• Translate evolving scientific, technical, and policy developments into actionable insights, risk assessments, and preparedness strategies.

• Support development of proactive global approaches tomanagepackaging stewardship challengesimpactingbusiness continuity and innovation.

• Lead risk profiling andimpactassessments for enterpriseportfolio

• Reduce downstream complexity by addressing scientific questions early, holistically, and consistently.

External Engagement & Thought Leadership

• Represent the company externally inexpert working groups,academic partnershipsand industry conferences related to packaging, sustainability, and product stewardship.

• Collaborate with peer companies to shape aligned,science‑basedindustry positions.

• Contribute to external thought leadership by articulating technically sound, crediblescientificperspectives on packaging stewardship topics, collaboratingwith external experts and peer organizations to shape credible, aligned industry narratives grounded in consensus science.

Science‑BasedAdvocacy & Position Development

• Lead or support development of global internal positions grounded in sound science,risk‑basedprinciples, and lifecycle thinking.Ensure technical consistency across regions while allowing flexibility for local market context.

• Partnerwith regulatory and government affairs teams toapply deepsubject‑matterexpertiseto design technically rigorous, defensible scientific analyses that inform advocacy and engagement strategies

• Build andmaintainacademic partnerships and author orco‑authorpeer‑reviewedpublications, white papers, or technical position papers that advancescience‑basedperspectives.

InternalCross‑FunctionalCollaboration

• Work closely with R&D,packagingdevelopment, sustainability, regulatory affairs, legal, quality, procurement, tech and data, and regional business teams.

• Enable alignment between technical assessments, external engagement strategies, and internaldecision‑making, by acting as a connector between global scientific developments and local or regional business needs.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on packaging stewardship implications for new materials, design changes, andinnovationinitiatives.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in materials science or engineering,polymer science,chemistry, chemical engineering, ora relateddiscipline.

• Significant experience(typically 8–12+ years) inpackaging stewardship,material design,sustainability or related roles within industry, consulting, or trade associations.

• Strong understanding of packaging systems for consumer products, including plastics, paper, glass, metals, or emerging materials.

• Demonstrated experience applying scientific and technical data in regulatory, policy, or advocacy contexts.

• Proven ability to engage externally with industry groups, regulators, or technical stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in global or multinational organizations.

• Familiarity with international packaging-related regulatory and policy frameworks.

• Experience supporting circular economy, recyclability,or materialssustainability initiatives.

• Track recordof influence incross‑functional, matrixed environments without direct authority.

Key Attributes for Success

• Strategic,forward‑lookingthinker with strong analytical judgment.

• Technically credible and comfortablerepresentingthe company externally.

• Collaborative,influence‑drivenleadership style.

• Able tooperateeffectively in areas of evolving science and regulatory uncertainty.

• Balances technical rigor with practical business needs.

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$166,600.00 - $235,200.00

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.