Scientist Senior São José dos Campos

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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health is recruiting for a **Scientist Senior** to work in **São José dos Campos.**

The Consumer Health R&D Upstream Innovation LATAM team leads the development of Science & Technology solutions to build the regional strategy of J&J Consumer products, Sustainability solutions and Digital experiences. We believe all innovation starts with deep consumer understanding, which our scientists translate to the best technical solution and user experience. Nowadays, a top technical expert has deep individual science knowledge and is strongly connected to the global network in his field. This team crafts new science, products and claims, co-developing technologies with suppliers, test methods with universities, digital solutions with startups. Our innovation is published at peer-reviewed journals and protected by global patents and exclusivity agreements, strengthening our credibility among HCPs and our differentiation among consumers.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Scouting and technical screening of external opportunities with suppliers, external manufacturers, universities and startups.
- Translation of scientific insights, mechanisms of action, into consumer relevant benefits to elevate scientific communications internally and externally.
- Partnering externally and internally to conduct scientific studies, and conducting or directly supervising hands-on laboratory studies.
- Explore internal and external capabilities to develop new methodologies/models for Babycare & scalp health.
- Staying current competitive landscape and state-of-the art scalp research via literature, patent, product, and regulatory intelligence monitoring and collating information to craft the innovation strategy.
- Acquire, analyze, interpret, and organize data systematically, write and document research, reports, and protocols. **Education**: Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedicine, Biology, Physics, Chemical Engineering (desirable Master or PhD degree).

**Experience and Skills**:**Required**:

- Advanced English is required (spoken and written).
- **Preferred**:

- Knowledge of Babycare ingredients, formulations and formats.
- Knowledge in hair & scalp science and efficacy testing methods (in-vitro and/or in-vivo).
- Strong technical curiosity and passion to spark new projects.
- Strong connection and interpersonal skills.
- Data science and innovation savviness.
- Diversity and Inclusion values.
- Availability to work in São José dos Campos/SP at least 3x per week.

**Qualifications**

**Education**:
Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedicine, Biology, Physics, Chemical Engineering (desirable Master or PhD degree).

**Experience and Skills**:
**Required**:

- Advanced English is required (spoken and written).

**Preferred**:

- Knowledge of Babycare ingredients, formulations and formats.
- Knowledge in hair & scalp science and efficacy testing methods (in-vitro and/or in-vivo).
- Strong technical curiosity and passion to spark new projects.
- Strong connection and interpersonal skills.
- Data science and innovation savviness.
- Diversity and Inclusion values.
- Availability to work in São José dos Campos/SP at least 3x per week.

**Primary Location**
Brazil-São Paulo-São José dos Campos-Rod.Presidente Dutra, Km 154

**Organization**
J&J do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Produtos para Saúde Ltda. (7600)

**Job Function**
R&D

**Requisition ID**
2206056574W