Joe Greco

About Joe Greco

Dedicated, hard-working, versatile, creative, and agile R&D leader with extensive technical knowledge and strategic thinking gained through seventeen year’s prior work experience and educational background (B.A – Chemistry, M.A- Cosmetic Science). Proven track record of success across different formulation types and multiple brand equities (regional, global). Strong focus on business partner collaboration to develop strategies (business, brand, R&D) and pipelines (new products, claims) while providing technical solutions that deliver upon business, consumer, and customer needs.

Experience

1. Manager, Baby R & d

   Kenvue

   May 2023 — Present · Skillman, NJ, US

   Johnson’s & Desitin NA E2E & R&D Equity Leader• Manage a team of scientists that develop new product baby formulations and innovations (Cleansers, Lotion, Diaper Rash, Innovative Delivery Format, Claims, Comms) through providing guidance and support to the project scientists to help them resolve technical issues, clear hurdles, and equity discussions on business strategy, brand, and claims• Shape & Deliver Innovation Pipeline for Johnson’s & Desitin NA NPI initiatives (new products, claims) that delivers upon validated consumer concepts / insights rooted in science that delights both consumers and HCP’s• Cleansing Technical SME, provide technical guidance on formulation / RM / eye mildness challenges• Manage & develop my team’s technical depth & scientific rationale of formulation chemistry & process development, prudent risk-taking skills, and business acumen by providing coaching, guidance, and appropriate growth opportunities• Baby R&D Brand Ambassador - provide relevant, relatable training on baby & formulation science to deliver strong, impactful claims, brand messaging, and strategic communication for internal partners, consumers, customers, HCPs, and PR communications• Collaborate openly and transparently across boundaries to enable end to end mindset to drive alignment on research / feasibility initiatives, application of consumer learning, strategy, pipeline innovation, claims & communication activations, NPD launches, and portfolio rationalization & simplification• Build strong foundational partnerships with both internal (R&D, Emerging Science, GSE, Claims, Marketing, Customer Strategy, Communications, Advertising Agency) and external (HCP’s, Customers, Influencers, Consumers) partners to help drive category growth & performance, enhance our company\'s scientific leadership & heritage, and build trust & credibility with our customers & consumers

Education

• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark

  Bachelor of arts

  1999 — 2003

• University of Pittsburgh

  pH D

  2003 — 2004

• Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

  MA

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• R&D
• Personal Care
• Formulation Development
• Product Development
• Product Innovation
• Consumer Products
• Research
• Process Development
• Pharmaceutical Research
• Chemistry
• Gmp
• Consumer Insights
• Commercialization
• Pilot Plant
• Process Chemistry
• Surfactants
• Emulsions
• Detergents
• Household Products
• Toiletries
• Nonwovens
• Skin Care
• Organic Chemistry
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Design of Experiments
• General Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Formulation
• Customer Insight
• Fda
• Validation
• Process Simulation
• Technology Transfer
• Analytical Chemistry
• Drug Delivery
• Uv/Vis
• V&V
• Consumer Insight
• Product Launch
• Raw Materials