Product Quality Lead - Hero

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Role Summary:

The Product Quality Lead has strong knowledge in regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices across medical devices, OTC Drugs, and Cosmetics. In this position, you will be responsible for quality oversight of new product launches and product changes for the Hero family of products while ensuring to maintain high quality and applicable compliance. 

As the Product Quality Lead, you will work closely with R&D, Regulatory, Analytical, Manufacturing Plant Quality and Operations to support the on-time launch of new products and changes and influence these functions in the development of a new product quality plan and change control documents. You will also be a major contributor to issue resolution utilizing quality engineering skills to ensure on-time commercialization. You will be responsible for the review, approval, and release of first to market of approximately 20 – 40 new products/improvements per year.   

This is a hybrid role with flexibility to sit in remotely and onsite in Princeton, NJ office and reports into the U.S. Business & Product Quality Head.

Strategy and Functional Expertise  

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and metrics  

• Standard computer-based software knowledge 

• Keeps accurate documentation and submits detailed reports to appropriate executives 

• Skills in data analysis to report and present effectiveness of business processes 

• Attention to detail and accuracy 

• Math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods 

• Contributes to policy, strategy implementation, and execution of relevant policies and procedures across manufacturing sites 

Leadership and Influence 

• Well organized and demonstrates forward leaning and high initiative  

• Ability to influence cross functionally to deliver against business goals and objectives 

• Leads and directs strategic programs focused on meeting regulatory company requirements 

• Manages and develops other members of the team 

• Mentors others in technical areas of expertise 

• Demonstrates broad business orientation 

• Shows personal commitment to the vision and creates energy and optimism 

• Develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure and stretch assignments 

• Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries 

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills 

• Keeps current on trends in the marketplace, with the competition, and in the organization 

Program Development/Program Management 

• Tests, confirms and/or improves processes to ensure they are in control and being followed 

• Monitors project progress and sets deadlines and budgets 

• Solves issues quickly and efficiently 

• Ensures stakeholder satisfaction 

• Delivers project tasks on time 

• Contributions balanced between strategy and functional execution elements

• Works cross-functionally to identify and communicate regulatory requirements  

• Works cross-functionally to influence others to align with new requirements 

• Oversees implementation to ensure adherence to new requirements 

• Set requirements for suppliers and monitor their compliance 

• Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards 

• Monitors spend and identifies additional project needs 

• Evaluates project performance  

• Communicates and engages appropriately with vendors/suppliers 

• Conducts sensitive conversations in a confidential manner with venders/suppliers 

• Maintains sensitivity of communication with internal and external entities (e.g., stakeholders, venders, suppliers) 

• Monitors progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results 

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward 

• Provides clear direction, removes obstacles, and holds self and others accountable 

Impact/Reach 

• Strong execution skills 

• Demonstrates agility and connectivity across the organization 

• Actively builds connections and partnerships with others, internally and externally 

• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment with all levels of product development, supply chain, and technology teams to build relationships across functions and teams

• Strong communications and the ability to adjust content and delivery to meet the needs of the audience   

Qualifications & Requirements:                                           

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field 

• 10+ years technical experience with a demonstrated track record

• Medical device experience required

• Consumer products, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical preferred

• People management experience preferred

• Practical understanding, interpretation, and application of global device regulations (e.g.   ISO13485, MDSAP, ISO14971)

• Excellent verbal and written skills; able to analyze, define and effectively convey difficult and complex issues in a way that accurately and persuasively communicates issues to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.

• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently.

• Excellent influence, persuasion, communication, and presentation skills 

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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