Description
This position reports into Strategy & Innovation Senior Director, Strategy & Operations and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Who we are
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. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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.
Travel %: 10
What you will do
The Kenvue Legal & Compliance (KLC) Global Strategy Director is responsible for developing KLC wide strategy and executing tactical plans based on the strategic objectives, conducting research and analysis, leading special projects, and managing the operations of the legal department.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and implement legal and compliance strategies that align with KLC and the company's overall strategic purpose, vision, goals and objectives.
· Identify and deploy KPIs to assess operational effectiveness.
· Continuous evaluation of KLC service models with a focus on right-sourcing.
· Identification and sharing of best practices across KLC functions and regions.
· Assess current system and processes to enable ongoing improvement to address technology gaps.
· Collaborate across KLC functions and regions for continuous assessment of needs to identify opportunities for capabilities development.
· Partner with Business Intelligence Director to ensure alignment between technology and goals.
· Provide guidance and advice to senior management on legal and compliance matters, including operational efficiency and risk management.
· Manage and oversee the Program Management and Learning & Development (L&D) resources, ensuring that they are focused on impact aligned with the company's overall strategy and goals.
· Develop and maintain relationships with external legal and compliance stakeholders, including strategy leaders and industry associations.
· Advise L&D team on strategy for training and education to employees on legal and compliance matters.
· Develop and execute tactical plans based on strategic legal objectives for the company and/or business unit.
· Plan, manage, and track KLC OKRs; establish methods and metrics to evaluate accomplishment of stated objectives.
· Lead special projects and conduct extensive research and analysis to support strategic planning and execution.
Qualifications
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
· Juris Doctor (JD), MBA, or equivalent degree.
· Extensive experience in legal and compliance roles, with a focus on strategic planning and risk management.
· Demonstrated leadership with a business-centric mindset.
· Experience working in a large, complex organization with multiple business units and stakeholders.
· Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Excellent knowledge of compliance and legal operations.
· Ability to conduct extensive research and analysis to support strategic planning.
· Proven experience leading transformative projects.
· Self-starter with passion for innovation and ability to challenge status quo and influence change.
· Proficiency in English.
Desired Qualifications
· Ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions to complex legal and compliance issues.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
· Strong leadership and project management skills.
· In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to securities laws, anti-corruption laws, and data privacy laws.
What’s in it for you
· Competitive Benefit Package*
· Learning & Development Opportunities
· Employee Resource Groups
· 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.