Director, Quality - Skin Health

Director, Quality - Skin Health (173460) Requisition ID: 173460 | Posted: Quality | Location: United States | New Jersey | Piscataway | Colgate-Palmolive | Travel - 25% of time | Hybrid No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number 173460 – Piscataway, New Jersey, United States Responsibilities Primary Contact and Skin Health-Category Responsibility: Serve as the primary quality contact within the Skin Health division and hold cross-category responsibility for ensuring quality compliance and excellence. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regional and international quality standards and regulations, maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, and implement necessary updates. Quality Improvement Initiatives: Lead and implement both global and regional quality improvement initiatives. Collaboration: Collaborate with Technology, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to ensure Right First Time (RFT) design and execution for all new and existing products. Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight for new product launches and ongoing quality maintenance; resolve technical issues and drive technical excellence. QbD Integration: Integrate QbD principles into product development and ensure quality is built into products from initial design through production. Technology Transfer: Ensure the Technology Transfer process for new products is executed in accordance with Global Quality Standard requirements. Quality Performance Monitoring: Own regional quality performance and report to the Global Quality Leader; develop and manage KPIs to monitor quality performance. Team Management: Manage Quality Managers and develop and deliver technical training programs for quality personnel. Consumer Feedback and Enhancement: Ensure sustained product excellence and align products with consumer expectations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Technology teams to drive quality and compliance, fostering cohesive quality strategies and execution. Crisis Management: Coordinate crisis management related to major Skin Health quality issues. External Manufacturer Support: Support the Quality onboarding process for new external manufacturers and monitor existing ones; ensure swift implementation of CAPA and other follow-up action plans. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 12+ years of industrial experience preferably in Skin Health or Personal Care, which may include positions in Quality, R&D, Operations, or Regulatory. Thorough understanding of the regulatory environment within the region. Close connection with the Regulatory team, R&D, Marketing, and Plants, identifying the impact on Quality. Application of continuous improvement tools to effect positive change. Preferred Qualifications Master of Science degree, a Ph.D., and/or Post-Graduate Degree in Management. Clear, simple, and timely communication of information. Proficient in Google tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides), SAP PDM or Dashlab. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $156,000.00 – $200,000.00 USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements; 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr