Principal Quality Specialist

Principal Quality Specialist

Job Description

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The Principal Quality Specialist brings subject matter expertise and utilizes experience along with best practice knowledge to lead the technical development and implementation of specific areas of the Kimberly-Clark Quality Management System. 

THIS ROLE WILL BE REMOTE

It Starts with YOU.

About Us

Huggies®.

Kleenex®.

Cottonelle®.

Scott®.

Kotex®.

Poise®.

Depend®.

K-C Professional®.

You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world.

In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day, and it takes the absolute best people to make that happen.

We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform, especially when it comes to product and process innovation.

Our customers are always looking for new and better.

Our competitors won’t stop evolving.

And our communities demand responsible corporate practices.

We need bold, transformative ideas from people who can turn them into reality.

That means there’s no time like the present to make an impact here.

It’s all waiting for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to log on!

Who you are?

Basic Qualifications


* A bachelor’s degree in sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or equivalent degree.


* 7+ years of experience in a Quality Management role in a medical device, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or similar environment


* A recognized quality management qualification is desirable such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer / Auditor or CQI Chartered Quality Management Professional


* Highly proficient in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications


* A minimum of 5 years developing and deploying, efficient and effective quality management system elements and processes, preferably across multiple geographic regions.


* Experience in an organization with Quality as a compliance function.


* Demonstrated understanding of Medical Devices, Consumer Products, and Cosmetic regulations across the globe.

Thorough understanding and experience interfacing with regulatory bodies across all regions.


* Understands and can apply industry-standard practices such as Good Manufacturing / Warehouse Practices (GMP & GWP)


* Demonstrate understanding and impact of industry trends, emerging regulatory compliance requirements and best practices via internal/external benchmarking for integration considerations into business specific quality strategies.


* Understanding of key regulations and standards applicable to K-C specifically related to medical devices as a consumer product.


* Is able to influence and engage at varying levels of the organization.


* Non-conformance and CAPA ownership/management experience


* Training system development and/or management


* Experience working in quality systems where these regulations and guidelines are followed: 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part...