Specialist, R&D Quality & Compliance

Kenvue

Summit (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 82,000 - 116,000

Full time

44 hours ago
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Job summary

Kenvue is hiring a Specialist, R&D Quality & Compliance in Summit, New Jersey. Hybrid work location with a focus on administering integrated quality systems to ensure R&D functions meet cGMP and company procedures.

Responsibilities include documentation review, audits, study releases support, and regulatory guidance, with QA representation on project teams and ongoing training for personnel in Quality processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 2–4 years in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, consumer products, or FDA-regulated environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve GMP documentation and batch records for R&D studies.
  • Conduct quality inspections of supplies used in R&D studies.
  • Serve as Quality representative on R&D project teams and provide GMP regulatory guidance.
  • Maintain GMP documentation, storage and archival processes and support audits.

Skills

Team-based environment
Organizational skills
Communication skills
MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.


Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For a

Specialist, R&D Quality & Compliance


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. For more information, click here.


Role Reports To

Sr Mngr RD Quality & Compliance


Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit


Work Location:

Hybrid


What You Will Do

The Specialist, R&D Quality & Compliance (R&D Q&C) is responsible for administering integrated and comprehensive quality systems and controls to ensure R&D functions operate in compliance with sound scientific practices, cGMP requirements, and company procedures. Responsibilities include documentation review and approval, audits, inspections, archival activities, internal assessments, support of R&D study releases, and regulatory guidance.


Key Responsibilities


  • Review and approve GMP documentation and batch records, including laboratory batches with process controls.

  • Conduct quality inspections of supplies for R&D studies.

  • Serve as Quality representative on R&D project teams.

  • Provide GMP regulatory guidance and training.

  • Maintain GMP documentation,storageand archival processes.

  • Participatein GMP/Q&C procedure development, revision, and implementation, and support related process improvements.

  • Perform internal assessments and support inspection readiness.

  • Collect, compile, and report North America R&D Quality metrics across Kenvue sites (monthly & semiannual).

  • Support internal and GRC audit preparation and execution; including coordinating and gathering documentation for pre-audit requests.

  • Manage non-marketed product quality complaints in accordance with applicable procedures.

  • Assistin compiling documentation for R&D study release andinspectionreadiness activities.

  • Provide additional training and procedural guidance to R&D personnel on Quality processes & GMP documentation.

  • Identify and escalation quality and compliance gaps with assigned areas of responsibility.


Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

  • Requires 2-4 Years in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, consumer products, or FDA-regulated environment.

  • Experience with working effectively in a team-based environment.

  • Strong Organizational Skills

  • Strong Communication/Interpersonal and Facilitation Skills (verbal, written and presentation)

  • Expertise in Handling Multiple Priorities

  • Strong experience using the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


Desired Qualifications


  • Developing Product development process experience; knowledge of cGMP/cGLPrequirements for cosmetic, OTC, and medical device products.


What’s In It For You

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:


$82,025.00 - $115,800.00


This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.



  • Competitive Benefit Package*

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

  • Learning ‘& Development Opportunities

  • Kenvuer Impact Networks

  • This list could vary based on location/region

  • Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.


Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit 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.


If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.

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