Manager, Global Stability

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Manager, Global Stability within the Global Quality organization. You will lead the global stability program, ensure regulatory compliance with ICH and FDA guidelines, and manage data integrity across sites and centers.

In this high-impact role, you will drive digital governance of stability modules, oversee protocols and documentation, and act as SME during regulatory inspections while collaborating across R&D, manufacturing, and technology centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related Biological Science field ( cgmp knowledge is implied)
• At least 8 years in a cGMP regulated environment with stability programs
• Experience managing regulatory documentation or data-driven technical programs

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global stability strategy to ensure compliance with global regulations, ICH guidelines, and internal Quality Standards
• Oversee stability protocols, studies, data, and documentation for regulatory submissions
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing Sites, and Global Technology Centers to guide stability programs
• Lead investigations into stability OOS/OOT results with root cause analysis and CAPAs
• Lead digital governance of LIMS stability modules and analytics dashboards across sites
• Serve as SME during regulatory inspections and lead the Stability Community of Practice

Skills

Project management

Validation concepts

Statistical trend analysis

Quality Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related Biological Science field

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related Biological Science field

Tools

LIMS

LabNet

ETQ

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 9/23/26

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176318 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

As the Manager, Global Stability, you will serve as the strategic leader and accountable owner of Colgate-Palmolive's global product stability program, sitting within the Global Quality organization. This high-impact role offers an exciting opportunity to drive regulatory compliance, technical excellence, and data integrity across all Manufacturing Sites and Global Technology Centers worldwide. Your primary mission will be to ensure robust compliance with global regulations and ICH guidelines while leading the continuous digital evolution of our stability data frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global stability strategy to guarantee continuous compliance with all applicable global regulations, ICH guidelines, and internal Quality Standards
• Oversee and approve stability protocols, studies, data, and technical documentation prepared for submission to external regulatory agencies
• Partner cross-functionally with key collaborators across the R&D community, Manufacturing Sites, and Global Technology Centers to provide technical guidance and troubleshoot global program issues
• Drive robust investigations into stability OOS/OOT results, ensuring rigorous root cause analysis, sound scientific conclusions, and effective CAPAs
• Lead the digital governance and global enhancement of LIMS stability modules and analytics dashboards to monitor compliance, program metrics, and chamber capacity
• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal and external regulatory inspections, while leading the internal Stability Community of Practice to scale organizational knowledge

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related Biological Science field
• At least 8 years of experience in a cGMP regulated environment
• Experience leading multi-category Stability programs and Quality Systems
• In depth technical knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, 21 CFR 210 & 211, and ICH guidelines
• Demonstrated project management experience managing regulatory documentation or data-driven technical programs
• Deep technical skills in validation concepts, statistical trend analysis, and quality-related systems such as LIMS, LabNet, and ETQ

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related Biological Science field
• Advanced expertise in Root Cause Analysis methodologies for OOS/OOT results
• Strong alignment with internal LIFT leadership principles including exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in leveraging data to influence decision making

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.