Sr. Manager, of Kenvue Innovation

Overview

Description:

Kenvue is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Future of Kenvue Innovation. This role reports to the Marketing Director Versalie Commercial Lead and is located in Summit, New Jersey (Hybrid work location).

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®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID®. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is ~22,000 people. We value insights, innovation, and delivering the best products to customers.

We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science, and solve with courage.

Role reports to:
Mktg Director Versalie Commercial Lead.

Work Location:

Hybrid, Summit, New Jersey, United States, North America.

• Create and maintain an actionable inorganic growth strategy for the Self Care segment, including a prioritized pipeline of acquisition and partnership targets and an actively managed Rx-to-OTC switch opportunity portfolio aligned to a standardized valuation approach.
• Build decision-ready business cases for selected opportunities, including financial models, technical feasibility inputs, and consumer/market learning plans.
• Own financial forecasting and scenario modeling to evaluate value creation, sensitivities, and key drivers; maintain transparent assumptions and document valuation shifts and probability updates as inputs evolve.
• Lead cross-functional Rx-to-OTC program management across stakeholders to coordinate diligence, align milestones, and advance opportunities through defined governance checkpoints toward deal progression.
• Partner closely with Corporate Development as the primary commercial contact for deal progression, ensuring tight alignment on diligence priorities, external engagement, and internal decision-making.
• Lead primary research/insights planning (with internal and external partners) and establish a forward-looking market intelligence cadence to monitor competitor activity, LOE timing, regulatory signals, and policy developments relevant to the opportunity pipeline.
• Develop executive-ready storytelling (PowerPoint/memos) and deliver recurring briefings and/or workshops that synthesize complexity into clear options, trade-offs, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Research category Rx-to-OTC switch context with business owners; evaluate switch candidates and frame opportunity narratives; coordinate cross-functional feasibility inputs and milestone planning; build a pharma relationship map and engagement plan; create external-facing pitch narratives for pharma partners.

• Internal:
  Corporate Development, Regulatory, Medical, R&D, Legal, Finance, Insights, Government Affairs, regional business leaders
• External: pharma partners, agencies, research vendors, consultants

• Experience working on an OTC brand, with familiarity across OTC categories and fundamentals of how OTC brands win in market.
• Familiarity with Rx-to-OTC switch concepts, processes, and cross-functional considerations.
• Experience in CPG, pharma, and/or consulting in roles including marketing, strategy, or business/corporate development.
• Familiarity with market research approaches and how to translate learnings into commercial decisions.
• Demonstrated strength in financial modeling in Excel, comfort with data, structured problem solving, and PowerPoint storytelling.
• Proven ability to lead in ambiguity, drive cross-functional alignment, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex inputs into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

• Experience working on an active switch program and/or leading switch strategy.
• Experience in consumer health and/or pharma preferred.
• Experience supporting external partnerships.
• MBA preferred.

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $ - $ (location and factors apply).
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• Note:
  
  Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits; salary range may vary by location.

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.