Officer - R&D Quality

Kenvue; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue in India is seeking an Officer - R&D Quality to ensure QMS compliance across R&D labs and external providers. You will manage investigations (OOS/OOT), stability programs, supplier quality activities, and documentation control.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in Microbiology or Life Sciences, at least 4 years in QA/QC or regulated labs, and familiarity with GMP/GLP, CAPA, change control, and regulatory audits. Onsite in Mumbai region with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in QA/QC, R&D Quality or regulated labs.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, CAPA, change control, supplier quality management, and computerized system validation.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems and document management platforms preferred.
• Exposure to regulatory audits like US FDA/EUGMP.

Responsibilities

• Review Quality documents such as change controls, method validations, test methods, and periodic reviews.
• Manage stability programs to ensure studies are executed, monitored and documented.
• Support laboratory investigations including review of OOS/OOT events and root cause analyses.
• Oversee laboratory compliance activities and maintain audit and inspection readiness.
• Manage supplier qualification processes, supplier audits, and supplier corrective actions.
• Serve as site training coordinator and report training metrics.
• Support computerized system validation activities and periodic system assessments.
• Prepare and report quality metrics related to investigations, CAPAs and audits.

Skills

GMP

GLP

CAPA

Change control

Supplier quality

Training coordination

QMS

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Microbiology/Life Sciences

Tools

Electronic QMS

Document management systems

Computerized system validation tools

Job description

What We Do

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.

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Officer - R&D Quality

What We Do

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.

Who We Are

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

Manager, R&D Q&C

Location

Asia Pacific, India, Maharashtra, Greater Mumbai

Work Location

Fully Onsite

What You Will Do

Officer - R&D Quality

Job Purpose

Responsible for ensuring Quality Management System (QMS) compliance across R&D laboratories and external service providers through management of laboratory investigations (OOS/OOT), stability programs, supplier quality activities, training compliance, documentation control, computer system validation, and quality metrics reporting. Supports regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives within the R&D organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing Quality documents such as change controls, method validations, test methods, technical justifications, and periodic reviews.
• Managing stability programs to ensure studies are executed, monitored, and documented in compliance with quality requirements.
• Supporting laboratory investigations, including review of OOS/OOT events, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and retest evaluations.
• Overseeing laboratory compliance activities, conducting compliance assessments, supporting Gemba walks, and maintaining audit and inspection readiness.
• Managing supplier qualification processes, supplier audits, approved supplier lists, and supplier corrective action programs.
• Serving as the site training coordinator, monitoring training compliance, managing training systems, and reporting training metrics.
• Supporting computerized system validation activities, including review of validation documentation and periodic system assessments.
• Preparing and reporting quality metrics related to investigations, CAPAs, audits, training, and compliance performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferably in Microbiology, other preferences are Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, R&D Quality, or regulated laboratory environments.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, laboratory investigations, CAPA, change control, supplier quality management, and computerized system validation.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems and document management platforms preferred.
• Exposure to regulatory audits like USFDA & EUGMP

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