Sr. Director, External Quality

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Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for

Sr Director, External Quality

This role is responsible for the strategic quality oversight of all external manufacturers and suppliers for Kenvue North America for Skin Health, Self Care and Essentials segments.

This position reports into the Head, Quality & Compliance North America and is based in Skillman, NJ

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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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.

What You Will Do

The Sr Director, External Quality encompasses the end to end oversight of NA Supplier Quality management for direct and indirect materials and EM Manufacturing and distribution. This role is the highest level of authority within quality operations responsible for the approval of materials and products manufactured externally for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops strategies designed to assure compliance of quality systems for Suppliers/External Manufacturing Facilities, Third Party Distribution providers and Direct and Indirect Material Suppliers

• Develop and Leads quality governance of strategic EM partners to ensure proactive quality assurance to enable limited supply disruption

• Leads risk based oversight strategies for all external partners for manufacturing, direct and indirect materials and distributors

• Drive continuous improvement strategies across the network

• Develops, administers, and controls the department's budget and strategic plans

• Provide guidance to the team on resolution of Quality issues including supplier and distribution related issues

• Represents Quality & Compliance on Q&C, external manufacturing, and distribution leadership teams for North America

• Provides direction, support, analysis and guidance for all Quality operations as well as on critical projects at the regional level. The External Quality leader identifies, prioritizes, establishes, develops, and operates the resources properly to achieve successful strategic business objectives

• Establishes the objectives of the Quality Department to comply with the Company's objectives

• Leads 5-7 direct reports

• Acts in accordance with the principles outlined in the Kenvue values and behaviors inside and outside the company

• Complies and assures compliance with the equal employment opportunity legislation, policies and procedures in all personnel activities such as; recruitment, promotions, terminations, trainings, compensation/benefits, social and recreational activities

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree in Science / Engineering or related discipline

• Minimum 10-12 years relevant experience in a Quality, R&D or Production environment with a preference for skin care, personal care or cosmetics industries

• People management and change management experience

• Experience working within a GMP environment and with FDA or other regulated body

• Strong management skills and experience in leading other leaders

• Knowledge of data analytics preferred

• Excellent knowledge of GMP regulations

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities

• Proven experience in talent development and servant leadership with a measurable track record on people management

• Ability to travel domestic up to 30% along with potential international travel

Desired Qualifications

• Master's and or advanced degree in related field

What's In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

The anticipated base pay range for this role is $160,000 to $276,000.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Skillman

Other Locations NA-US-Pennsylvania-Fort Washington

Job Function Quality (Generalist)

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