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Role Summary
The global Sr. Manager will lead, strategize and manage the safety evaluation and documentation of raw materials and finished formulations developed by, or acquired by Church & Dwight Co., in compliance with global regulations and guidelines. This individual will manage a diverse global product portfolio including but not limited to dietary supplements (Vitafusion, L’il Critters, Zicam and Vivascal) and personal care products such as Therabreath mouthrinse and toothpaste, Arm & Hammer toothpaste, and Orajel.
This position requires an in-depth working knowledge of toxicology and safety risk assessment of dietary supplements and OTC ingestible products. The individual provides leadership related to the prioritization and support of critical emerging safety issues that carry potential to impact the Church & Dwight business. The individual will define the safety program strategy, influence the decision and alignment across Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality and Legal. The individual will be responsible for partnering with internal and external business functions and vendors throughout the life cycle in accordance with company SOPs, ICH/GCP, and all applicable local regulations. Candidates for this role must champion a culture of quality and continuous process improvement.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Manage and provide direction to multifunctional teams throughout product life cycle.
- Develop a strong interface with and influence the other stakeholders, including Product Development, Regulatory, Legal and Marketing and New Product Innovation.
- Collaborate with and oversee a diverse network of toxicology consultants as necessary to support various initiatives.
- Assist in managing the long term mission of the group in evaluating raw materials and strategy and design of clinical safety trials.
- Review health-related consumer events pertaining to products.
- Provide the expertise required to defend Group's safety policy and projects before the relevant authorities and stakeholders.
- Work with senior management on safety-related issues in terms of company responses and positions on our products and safety protocols.
- Assist in working towards the harmonization of safety testing protocols and determinations of the necessary evaluations needed for raw materials and finished products.
- Follow toxicology-related issues to identify those that may have local and global regulatory impacts (e.g. US FDA, Health Canada, EU Anex, IFRA/RIFM, CIR) and other testing requirements of regulatory agencies.
- Represent Church & Dwight in trade associations and other external task forces and monitor key safety-related issues related to company interest and make recommendations to management regarding possible courses of action.
- Defend key ingredients to regulatory authorities and public interest groups.
- Lead the development of technical solutions & options to mitigate potential risks to Project Teams and where appropriate escalate.
Education and Experience
- PhD in Toxicology or related field, with 10+ years of relevant industry experience with dietary supplements and OTC ingestible products. Experience with dietary supplement is required and OTC products strongly desirable.
- DABT and ERT strongly desirable.
- Consistent record of strategic planning and ability to partner and influence cross-functional department partners.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to develop and implement complex safety strategies and translate strategy into action plans and testing programs.
- Ability to influence and persuade, to analyze, define and effectively convey difficult and complex issues in a way that accurately and persuasively communicates practical solutions and actions to internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Management.
- Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work with all levels of management and to build relationships across disciplines.
- Previous people management experience along proven with cross-functional team leadership.
- Proven situational leadership skills & ability to forge strong relationships with colleagues.
- Skills to work cohesively & constructively as a Global Product Safety Department.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and across functional/department lines.
- Proven capability to build strong relationships inside and outside the company.
Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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