Tech Ops Principal Scientist

Location: Santa Palomba

Tech Ops Principal Scientist
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Technical Operations Principal Scientist who will report to the Process Science Leader and be based in Pomezia Santa Palomba.
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 are the house of iconic brands – including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSONS and BAND-AID. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who we are
Our global team of approximately 22,000 people works in a 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. 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.
Location
Europe/Middle East/Africa, Italy, Lazio, Rome – Fully Onsite.
What you will do
The Technical Operations Principal Scientist will lead the technical execution and manufacturing support of regional projects linked to Women’s health brands strategy. Responsibilities include process optimization, industrialization, business continuity, compliance and cost improvement programs, ensuring robust validation in production.
The role requires a mature technical expert who brings operational excellence and problem‑solving capability to the team. Key qualifications include:

Capability to make decisions that directly impact business results.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly and pragmatically to management and site stakeholders.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and technologies in Women’s health products.

Major

Duties & Responsibilities

Build and support the end‑to‑end technical operations pipeline, ensuring delivery against business objectives, cost targets and sustainability commitments.
Lead cross‑functional technical projects linked to Women’s health strategy (process changes, industrialization, business continuity, compliance, cost improvement).
Define and own end‑to‑end technical deliverables, collaborating with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing.
Lead process industrialization and validation activities, ensuring robust and stable manufacturing performance.
Support technology transfer and process replication across sites.
Lead technical qualification of alternative suppliers and materials, ensuring compliance with specifications, no impact on product performance and successful implementation.
Define and execute comparability studies, validation plans and change control activities (e.g., risk assessments, FMEA).
Act as process owner, supporting troubleshooting and root cause analysis, continuous process verification, CAPA definition and implementation.
Follow standards and ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and safety requirements.
Maintain awareness of new technologies and process innovations applicable to Women’s health products.
Provide progress updates to cross‑functional teams.
Technical leadership and people development may be required.

What we are looking for
Required

Minimum Education
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy.
Required Years of Related Experience
Minimum 6 years’ experience in hygiene products / San Pro and materials’ technologies.
Required Knowledge and Skills

Deep knowledge of nonwoven materials and their manufacturing technology.
Strong knowledge of quality and regulations for this product category.
Strong knowledge of test methods and testing plans for the product category.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes for liners and napkins.
Experience in process validation, industrialization and troubleshooting.
Experience in material qualification and change management.
Knowledge of statistical analysis (Minitab preferred).
Ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
Experience in technical project management.
Fluent written and oral English.

Required Abilities

Digital and Data Fluency:
Use data and analytics to drive process and cost improvements.
End‑to‑End Thinking and Problem Solving:
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