Manager, Global Stability

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Colgate-Palmolive seeks a Manager, Global Stability to lead the worldwide stability program within Global Quality, driving regulatory compliance, data integrity, and the digital evolution of stability data across sites and Global Technology Centers. You will oversee stability protocols and submissions, partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and technology centers, and lead OOS/OOT investigations with root-cause analysis and CAPAs, while serving as the primary SME during regulatory inspections. Requirements include a bachelor’s in engineering, chemistry, or related science, 8+ years in a cGMP or product development environment, and FDA/ICH familiarity. Preferred: master’s degree, RCA, data analytics, and cross-functional leadership. To apply, tailor your resume to emphasize global stability leadership, regulatory documentation, and data-driven results with concrete examples of collaboration and digital governance.

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173384 - 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 environment and/or Product Development

• Deep technical background in Stability and Quality Systems, including a firm understanding of cGMP, FDA regulations, and 21 CFR 210 & 211

• Demonstrated project management experience managing regulatory documentation or data-driven technical programs

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Transferable technical skills in validation concepts, statistical trend analysis, and quality-related data systems such as LIMS, LabNet, or ETQ

• Advanced expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies for OOS/OOT results

• Strong alignment with internal LIFT principles and core functional competencies, including exceptional cross-functional collaboration and communication skills evaluated during the panel interview process

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.

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