Director, Product & Commercial Quality

Kenvue • Summit, NJ

2d • $190,825 - $269,400 • Onsite

About The Position

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 ~ 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• 10-12 years of progressive experience in quality systems management or product quality management within consumer products or skin health sectors
• Proven leadership experience managing large, multi-level teams with the ability to delegate and develop talent effectively
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing comprehensive quality assurance programs and compliance strategies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable business strategies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence multiple functional leaders and management levels

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of global regulatory landscapes and the ability to navigate complex compliance challenges with strategic foresight
• Passion for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance product quality and consumer safety
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels and foster collaborative partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformative initiatives that balance commercial objectives with uncompromising quality standards
• In-depth knowledge of consumer product categories, brand strategies, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Open, accessible leadership style with a track record of fostering positive team culture and achieving sustained business outcomes

Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of End-to-End Quality Team including Regional Product Quality (Skin Health), Commercial Quality (all segments), and Research & Development Quality & Compliance (R&D Q&C)
• Provide Leadership during Design, Development, and Launch Activities within respective Franchise/Segment (Skin Health)
• Responsible for Product Quality Strategy
• Drive product alignment in Q&C across regions & functions related to global product & process validation strategy (CPV), specification and test method harmonization strategy
• Serve as the interface to all other regional QA functions during launch and E2E product management
• Support Due Diligence and Historical Product Assessments for Licensing & Acquisition and Product Licensing Initiatives
• Oversee and/or provide input to quality activities related to new products and project changes including change controls
• Provide direction for continuous improvement of established products, during lifecycle management, growth innovation and value creation exercises
• Represent Quality & Compliance on Regional Quality Leadership Team, Segment Commercial Board, Regional E2E Supply Chain Extended Leadership Team, and other forums as applicable
• First point of contact for Regional Franchise Leaders, E2E Supply Chain and Technical Operations Teams
• Lead resolution of regional issues and represent Q&C as a member of issue response teams and during post market events; consensus member on Regional QRB on behalf of quality assurance
• Provide Q&C input during communication strategy discussions
• Serve as Q&C representative during strategy and due diligence activities of acquisitions and divestitures. Lead/assist in integration efforts for new acquisitions
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships in support of compliance and business goals
• Support One Quality Voice and two-way communication between the regional and global teams
• Provide Q&C support on complex regional/global projects
• Support Quality recommendations for siting / sourcing / network decisions within the region and in coordination with Global Franchise Quality Leads and MAKE Q&C partners
• Provides ongoing mentoring and coaching of team members. Ensure staff are trained on procedures and systems associated with their assigned tasks. Performs administrative and talent management related tasks.
• Represents Regional Product Quality in innovation forums to ensure that quality and compliance is addressed during the deployment of new products per applicable timelines
• Assists in the review of Complaint Vigilance Review Board (CVRB) data in preparation for the CVRB meetings. Highlights any implications to the business identified during the review process and provides one voice for requirements to investigate further.
• Educates and empowers business partners to understand quality system requirements and how they impact product quality and regulatory compliance
• Leads and/or participates in product and process risk assessments
• Develops, establishes and maintains processes and controls ensuring that the performance and quality of new and reformulated/re-designed products conform to established standards including policies, procedures, U.S. and Global Quality Systems Regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Participate in ad hoc special project, process improvement, and innovation teams as needed
• Translate business strategy into quality standards and systems

Benefits

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $190,825.00 - $269,400.00
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director