Global Microbiology & GMP Leader

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Global Microbiology GMP/Hygiene Manager in Piscataway, NJ. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of GMP/Microbiology control programs across global operations, partnering with regional microbiologists, Global Quality and Supply Chain to ensure products meet QS 023 standards.

The role includes building training programs, reporting metrics, supporting external audits, regulatory interfaces, and driving global program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related major.
• 8+ years of industrial experience in Personal Care, Home Care, Oral Care, Pharmaceutical, or Food.
• Experience working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments with exposure to microbial control programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to 25% of the time.
• Master's or PhD degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the proactive development and continuous improvement of the Global GMP Programs including Cleaning & Sanitization, Water, Environmental monitoring, Microbiology vulnerability assessments.
• Leads the development, continuous improvement and reporting functions of the metrics program including MPI, MSI, MRSC, annual and quarterly finished product, raw material and water reports.
• Works in partnership with the Regional Microbiologists, Global Quality as well as other key functions including Supply Chain Engineering and Operations in the development and implementation of these programs.
• Leads the Global Microbiology training programs (i.e. Cleaning & Sanitization, water systems, Micro Awareness, etc.) including program advancement, monitoring and delivery.
• Interfaces with Global & Divisional Quality/Microbiology teams to provide input on programs, procedures and methods
• Builds strategic alliances with outside network groups to stay abreast of external networks and developments to shape and improve global programs, PCPC, PMF, ISO, etc.
• Supports the external manufacturer and supplier management program and internal/external audit program including internal and external audit participation.
• Leads efforts to find program solutions to global, regional and local microbiology challenges.
• Interfaces with and supports the regulatory team to ensure compliance.

Skills

Industrial microbiology

Laboratory & manufacturing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Global Microbiology GMP/Hygiene Manager in Piscataway, NJ. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of GMP/Microbiology control programs across global operations, partnering with regional microbiologists, Global Quality and Supply Chain to ensure products meet QS 023 standards.

The role includes building training programs, reporting metrics, supporting external audits, regulatory interfaces, and driving global program improvements.