Lab Excellence Manager

Lab Excellence Manager

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you!

Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role reports to:
Head of Laboratory Excellence

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

This is an exciting and potential growth role! You will work closely and in conjunction with the Head of Laboratory Excellence – North America. In this role, you will provide the framework for execution of strategies and the oversight of implementation tactics. Your scope will include key systems, processes and investments, supporting internal and external Plants. You will also become single point of contact across the regional portfolio of all activities of under Laboratory Excellence.

You will represent the voice of the Region in many related governance forums. These include base business execution, strategic support and compliance focus.

The Lab Excellence Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining quality assurance programs and controls to ensure product and process compliance with company and regulatory standards. You will providing guidance to teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence:

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Head of Lab Excellence, this role leads the framework and strategies of the External Contract Labs, Internal Manufacturing Labs, and Technical Support Opportunities. This role collaborates with the team of Technical and Quality leaders/professionals to actively aid in executing the development of regional strategies, tactics and programs related to Laboratory initiatives to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
• This role monitors and actions around regional Laboratory performance to ensure that the efficiencies and quality meets Kenvue and Regulatory standards.
• Base Business:
  Lead the harmonization and standardization of Laboratory processes and maximize standard methodologies within the region and across the globe. Partners with MAKE and MAKE Excellence in support of Financial, Service and Quality Lab critical metrics.
• Strategic Support:
  Based on regional initiatives, provide strategic support for continuous improvement initiatives, programs, processes and governances with the region. Partner with Finance and E2E functions ensuring strategic investments in the region are aligned to LCM of equipment and in tandem with MAKE Q&C Strategic Plan.
• Compliance:
  Act as regional continuous improvement liaison between the Plants' Laboratories (Internal, External and Contract Labs) and Regulatory Compliance on Inspection Readiness, GMP, Micro and internal audits as well as 3rd party audits and management action plans, including gaps closures identified.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific or technical discipline is required
• 8-10 years of Pharmaceutical/OTC and/or Cosmetic experience required with a demonstrated ability in a leadership role of QC in MAKE Quality and/or Compliance in a regulated QA environment is required
• Knowledge of FDA Regulations, specifically 21 CFR 210 and 211, and experience in QMS related to inventory release/control/MRP/DRP systems, SAP is required
• Prior experience in Supervision and management of professionals in a QA or QC Lab, with broad-based experience or combination of experience, in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Quality Operations, Regulatory Compliance or Regulatory Affairs…