Quality Laboratory Instrumentation GPO

Quality Laboratory Instrumentation GPO

What we do

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Role reports to:

Global Reliable Release Program Leader

Location:

North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Fort Washington

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Quality Laboratories Instrumentation Global Process Owner (GPO) is the key global contact for the Global Quality Control Laboratories instrumentation within Kenvue. This individual is responsible for the Instrument Lifecycle Management, including defining QC Lab User Requirements, evaluation of Key Instrumentation vendors and relationships management in partnership with procurement, and owning Calibration and Maintenance standards for instrumentation in the Quality Laboratories:

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain a comprehensive Kenvue Quality Lab Instrumentation Lifecycle Management program, outlining global standards for purchasing, qualification, maintenance and retirement phases to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel, quality assurance teams, and maintenance staff to ensure seamless integration of lifecycle management practices across the organization.
• Provide training and support to laboratory staff on instrument usage, best practices, and lifecycle management processes to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Own the Quality Laboratory Instrumentation CMMS process.
• Conduct regular risk assessments of laboratory instruments and work with Site Quality teams to implement strategies to mitigate risks throughout the Kenvue network. 
• Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor instrument performance,  identify key areas of risk or opportunity, and report findings to senior management for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Initiate and lead efforts for continuous improvement of instrument management processes, incorporating feedback and industry advancements to optimize performance and compliance.
• Work with regional and cross-functional partners to drive change management activities related to the process, and foster change mindset to balance a rapid pace of implementing transformational change, with the requirements to ensure compliance across all countries where Kenvue operates.
• Align QC lab user requirements for Instrumentation, partnering with the Quality Test Method GPO to communicate to R&D Development teams to ensure test methods are developed to fulfill QC user requirements and meet QC Instrumentation requirements.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, life sciences, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics or similarly regulated field is required
• Significant experience in Quality Control Laboratories (Analytical, Micro, or Sampling & Inspection)
• Experience in Metrology, Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, and/or Calibration programs.
• Fluency in English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with regional/local/cross-functional partners
• Experience in cross-functional, matrixed, and global leadership roles.
• Experience in transformation or significant change management.
• Strong Knowledge of Quality Control principles (GMP, ISO) and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management skills
• Ability to manage change effectively and lead teams through transitions in processes or systems.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences when implementing global processes across various regions.

What’s in it for you

$152,150.00 - $214,800.00

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

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.