Manager, R&D Quality, GMP

«out The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD BEAUTY, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, and the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD. Job Function Implement, maintain and continuously improve the R&D GMP Quality Management System including creation/revision/review of SOPs, administration of change management, timely completion of deviations and investigations, implementation of corrective and preventive measures, compilation of quality metrics etc. Oversee document control/archiving processes. Maintains awareness of current GMP trends and regulatory authority expectations. Responsible for informing management of quality issues in a timely manner. Exhibit professionalism and foster teamwork to create an environment of support that leads to productivity of R&D personnel and ensures GMP compliance. Responsbilities Provide expertise and leadership on the activities and quality systems necessary to ensure that R&D is operating in full compliance with sound scientific practice, current Good Manufacturing Practices, as applicable, and standard operating procedures. Provide guidance and support to R&D colleagues with respect to change management, deviation reporting and other compliance activities. Review and approve/reject data and documentation for GMP activities including, but not limited to, SOPs, batch documentation, IQ/OQ/PQ documents, protocols and reports, specifications, test reports etc. Must have strong problem solving and decision making skills. Represent R&D QA on project teams and quality initiatives. Provide input into development strategies to support innovation, achieve business objectives and maintain GMP compliance. Reviews and approves dossiers to launch new products and line extensions. Perform internal and external quality audits and facilitate corrective actions. Represent R&D QA in internal audits and/or regulatory inspections. Ensures responses to audit observations/inspection findings (internal and external) are completed in a satisfactory and timely manner. Qualifications BS or BA in Chemistry or related degree. Must have knowledge of cosmetic and OTC drug product regulations. Requires excellent communication skills to direct R&D personnel and discuss quality related issues with management. The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work on multiple projects and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities is a must. Must possess strong organizational and planning skills. Expertise from R&D, manufacturing or process development experience is required. Experience in a GMP regulated environment preferred. Job: Research & Development Primary Location: Americas-CA-ON-Markham Job Type: Standard Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1st (Day) Shift Job Number: 2219644 We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.