Manager, Product Quality

Manager, Product Quality

Church & Dwight is seeking a Manager, Product Quality to join our Quality organization. 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 position partners closely with senior leaders across Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management across the product lifecycle.

The Manager, Product Quality provides quality oversight of an R&D Technical Center that develops products for global commercialization and serves as the Management Representative for the Home Office, as applicable. This role supports regulatory inspections, certification audits, and product realization compliance activities while driving continuous improvement in quality systems and business processes.

Hybrid: The role will be based in Princeton, NJ and requires in-person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.

Role Accountabilities and 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 performance 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.
• Influence cross-functional partners to drive quality improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and support strategic programs aligned with regulatory and company requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members, as applicable.
• Monitor project progress, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful execution.
• Identify and resolve issues efficiently to maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
• Set quality requirements for suppliers and monitor ongoing 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Build effective internal and external partnerships across product development, supply chain, and technology teams.

Education and Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Typically 12+ years of technical experience with a demonstrated track record of success.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $120,900 $172,200. This position may also be eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive programs.

As a Church & Dwight U.S. employee, you and eligible dependents will have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, Paid Parental Leave, paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in your first year of employment depending on hire date. Employees may also participate in the 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing, as well as the Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, business needs, geographic location, and internal pay parity.