Junior Commercial Quality Specialist
Kenvue
At Kenvue, we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID —are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.
We are looking to hire a Junior Commercial Quality Specialist to join our team as soon as possible on a fixed-term contract of one year.
What You Will Do
- Support the deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in Germany.
- Ensure compliance with German regulatory, quality, GMP, GDP, and internal company requirements.
- Act as the primary quality contact for local business teams and cross-functional Quality & Compliance stakeholders.
- Manage supplier qualification, monitoring, audits, and quality agreements with external partners.
- Coordinate non-conformance, CAPA, change control, risk assessment, and escalation activities.
- Support product release activities, documentation readiness, batch certification, and retention sample management.
- Conduct and support internal audits, supplier audits, inspections, and GRC audits.
- Lead quality documentation activities, including SOPs, training materials, and record management.
- Support field actions, mock recalls, Product Quality Reviews (PQRs), and product lifecycle quality activities.
- Contribute to regional projects, KPI reporting, trainee supervision, and SME/back-up responsibilities across the CE Cluster.
- Degree or apprenticeship in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, or a related field; Pharmacist preferred.
- Professional experience in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, or Compliance within a regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of QMS principles, GMP, GDP, auditing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience with supplier management, quality agreements, CAPA, deviation handling, and change control processes.
- Familiarity with inspections, risk assessments, product releases, and document management systems.
- Understanding of German pharmaceutical, OTC, healthcare, or consumer health regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
- Effective stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Fluent English skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- 30 days of paid vacation and 30 “Work from Anywhere” days per year
- Flexible/hybrid working model with 2-3 office/remote days per week
- A strong team spirit with flat hierarchies
- A unique development plan, regular trainings and training days to take your skills to the next level
- Cross-functional and international career development opportunities
- Modern office with canteen, free beverages & fruit, access to our gym and fitness classes
- Employee discount and corporate benefits