Manager, Product Quality

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.•Princeton, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Church & Dwight is seeking a Manager, Product Quality to join our Quality organization. This position will be located in Ewing, NJ and operates on a hybrid basis. Reporting to the Regional Business & Product Quality Head, this role is responsible for supporting the strategic direction, development, and execution of quality and compliance policies, processes, and programs for the business and supported brands. The Manager, Product Quality works closely with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and appropriate risk management across the product lifecycle. This role also provides quality oversight of an R&D Technical Center that develops products for global commercialization and serves as the Management Representative for Home Office, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field
Typically 12+ years of technical experience with a demonstrated track record
Minimum of 3 years of people management or supervisory experience
Generalist experience in at least two of the following areas: consumer products, medical devices, food, dietary supplements, or pharmaceuticals
Practical understanding and application of regulatory requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field
Professional certifications in quality, regulatory, or compliance disciplines
Experience supporting global product development and commercialization
Experience participating in or leading regulatory inspections and audits

Responsibilities

Support and execute quality and compliance strategy for the business and supported brands
Ensure effective communication, escalation, and prioritization of quality and compliance issues
Provide quality oversight for the R&D Technical Center, including review, approval, and release of new products and lifecycle changes
Lead and support regulatory inspections, certification audits, and product realization compliance activities
Contribute to the development and execution of quality policies, procedures, and metrics
Maintain accurate documentation and prepare detailed reports for leadership
Analyze data and present insights on the effectiveness of quality systems and business processes
Support implementation and execution of quality policies across manufacturing sites
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
Influence cross-functional partners to drive quality improvements and compliance
Lead and support strategic programs aligned with regulatory and company requirements
Manage, coach, and develop team members, as applicable
Promote collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries
Demonstrate strong leadership presence, initiative, and business orientation
Test, confirm, and improve processes to ensure compliance and control
Monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets
Identify and resolve issues efficiently to maintain stakeholder satisfaction
Work cross-functionally to identify, communicate, and implement regulatory requirements
Set quality requirements for suppliers and monitor compliance
Oversee product development processes to identify and address deviations from quality standards
Manage vendor and supplier communications, including sensitive and confidential discussions
Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrate strong execution skills in a cross-functional environment
Build effective internal and external partnerships
Collaborate with product development, supply chain, and technology teams
Communicate clearly and tailor messaging to diverse audiences and organizational levels