Sr Manager Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance - NPI/NPD (1 of 2)

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Sr Manager MQSA New Product Introduction/New Process Development (NPI/NPD) & Platform Technology 

This position reports to Head of Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQSA) and is based at Skillman, NJ USA (relocating to Summit NJ, starting Q2-25).

Who we are

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® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, 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 the life of 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. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: Head of Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance (MQSA)

Location: Kenvue’s corporate headquarter is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025.

Travel %: 15

Pay: In the US this position ranges from $119,000 - $205,850                              

What you will do 

The Senior Manager of Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance leading the New Product Introduction/New Process Development (NPI/NPD) processes for Product Platforms (Liquids, Solids, Semi-Solids or Commodities) supporting the business segments (Self-Care, Skin Health and Essential Health) will be responsible for supporting the R&D and QHS teams in the development of new products and processes.  They will lead the characterization efforts to ensure successful scale-up from lab-scale/pilot plant to commercial manufacturing.  Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, championing proactive quality through formula design in alignment with design for microbiological controlled manufacturing principles, approval of transfers from lab-scale to pilot stages, approval of MQSA technical documents, lead root cause analysis and CAPA investigations associated with product design, will be involved in the identification and qualification of direct material suppliers, lead MRAS as part of supplier qualification, approval of material microbiological risk classification(MRC)/qualification and material source changes, definition of microbiological critical process parameters and approval of technical reports generated from compliance programs (e.g. regulatory inspections, regulatory commitments, and global non-conformances and CAPAs among others).  Where appropriate will work with the brand development teams in advancing our product portfolio/pipeline.   

The MQSA Senior Manager will also serve as the global process and/or program owner for Kenvue’s microbial contamination control programs associated with continued product and portfolio reliability, associated with infection prevention and introduction of rapid technology.

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