Manager, Professional Affairs OTC

About this role

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Manager, Professional Affairs OTC 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: Head of Professional Affairs Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Hybrid What you will do

The  Manager , Professional  Affairs –  OTC   plays a critical role in  building and activating  trusted strategic relationships  with healthcare professional  thought leaders  and  professional organizations  to advance  our  OTC  portfolio of brands within Pain and Allergy care.   The Manager, Professional Affairs, OTC  helps to  shape and execute  Kenvue’s  professional  stakeholder  engagement strateg y and works closely  with Medical Affairs ,   HCP  Marketing,  R&D,  Legal/Compliance and external healthcare stakeholders to strengthen  Kenvue’s  scientific credibility, advance professional education, and support responsible engagement with  influential stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem .  

Key Responsibilities  

Strategy & Professional Activation 

• Develop and execute  focused p rofessional  engagement  plans for  OTC  portfolio, aligned to business priorities, scientific  strategy  and applicable healthcare compliance requirements.

• Build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, professional societies and external experts to understand clinical needs, practice  trends  and  establish   influential  network of partners ,  advocates across healthcare professional ecosystem .  

• Identify  areas of alignment  with priority healthcare professional stakeholders and  societies and  drive strategic co-creation and collaboration to strengthen scientific credibility and  nurture advocacy.    

• Manage day-to-day interactions with KOLs, professional associations, and scientific influencers to support  evidence-based self-care.

• In partnership with Medical Affairs, plan and deliver expert panels, advisory boards and sponsored  professional education initiatives  t o advance healthcare professional education and elevate scientific thought leadership of our brands.  

• Support creation of professional ‑ facing  content and engagement materials in partnership with Medical Affairs.  

Ecosystem Mapping & Insights 

• Maintain  up ‑ to ‑ date  professional ecosystem maps  identifying  key KOLs, digital influencers, and relevant organizations.  

• Track professional trends, society priorities, clinical developments, and competitive insights to inform strategic planning.  

• Mine and translate clinical practice insights and healthcare professional  stakeholder  feedback into actionable recommendations for professional education, claims support, product  strategy  and portfolio priorities.  

Cross‑Functional Collaboration  

• Work closely with Medical Affairs, Brand Teams, R&D, Communications, and Regulatory to align activities.  

• Manage operational components including congress planning, sponsorship execution, grants, and partnerships in compliance with policy.  

• Oversee vendors and support budget tracking for assigned programs.  

• Ensure professional affairs activities are planned and executed in accordance with  Kenvue standards, healthcare compliance  requirements  and applicable industry guidelines.  

• Track program effectiveness, identify  opportunities for continuous improvement and communicate insights, risks and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional partners.  

What we are looking for  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy, nursing, public health ,  or a related discipline  requiring engagement with professional stakeholders across healthcare ecosystem.   

• Relevant experience in professional affairs, medical affairs, healthcare professional engagement   or  a related  healthcare environment.  

• Strong ability to interpret external insights from thought leaders and external  landscape  and  translate  into recommendations and programs th at advanc e  scientific understanding and education .  

• Excellent leadership and  partnering skills with history of building trusted, long-term relationships with diverse external stakeholders .   

• Experience working cross-functionally with medical, regulatory, legal/compliance, marketing, commercial, R&D  and external partners.  

• Strong communication ,  presentation  and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage credibly with healthcare professionals and  influence Marketing and R&D leadership.  

• Demonstrated  project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment ,  while ensuring seamless experience for external stakeholder s.   

Desired Qualifications  

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MPH, MS, PhD)   strongly  preferred.  

• Experience in OTC, consumer health, or self ‑ care  therapeutic categories.  

• Experience developing or executing healthcare professional education, advisory boards, congress plans, speaker programs  or professional society engagement.  

• Knowledge of healthcare complian

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