Manager, GMP/Hygiene
About The Position
The Global Microbiology GMP/Hygiene Manager leads the development and continuous improvement of GMP and microbiology control programs to help ensure production meets the requirements of QS 023 – Microbiological Control. The role works in partnership with Regional Microbiologists, Global Quality, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations, and other key functions to develop and implement these programs. The position leads global programs covering cleaning and sanitization, water, environmental monitoring, microbiology vulnerability assessments, program metrics and reporting, and microbiology training. It also collaborates with quality and microbiology teams, external network groups, manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory teams to improve programs and support compliance. The role is based in Piscataway, New Jersey, and requires travel up to 10% to 25% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related major.
- At least 8 years of industrial experience in Personal Care, Home Care, Oral Care, Pharmaceutical, or Food.
- Experience in both laboratory and manufacturing environments, with exposure to microbial control programs.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% to 25% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead proactive development and continuous improvement of global GMP programs, including cleaning and sanitization, water, environmental monitoring, and microbiology vulnerability assessments.
- Lead development, continuous improvement, and reporting for the metrics program, including MPI, MSI, MRSC, and annual and quarterly finished product, raw material, and water reports.
- Partner with Regional Microbiologists, Global Quality, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations, and other key functions to develop and implement programs.
- Lead global microbiology training programs, including cleaning and sanitization, water systems, and microbiology awareness, covering program advancement, monitoring, and delivery.
- Interface with Global and Divisional Quality/Microbiology teams to provide input on programs, procedures, and methods.
- Build strategic alliances with external network groups to stay abreast of developments and improve global programs, including through PCPC, PMF, and ISO.
- Support external manufacturer and supplier management programs and internal and external audit programs, including participating in audits.
- Lead efforts to find program solutions to global, regional, and local microbiology challenges.
- Interface with and support the regulatory team to ensure compliance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
- Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
- Relocation assistance offered within the country.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
