Senior Manager, Quality Assurance (OTC)

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Breaking beauty boundaries is in our companys DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later the first long-wear foundation) Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation performance and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931 Almay became the original hypoallergenic fragrance-free beauty brand.

Today Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfoliowhich consists of some of the worlds most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics skincare hair color & care personal care and fragrancesis sold around the world through prestige professional mass and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon Revlon Professional Elizabeth Arden Almay American Crew CND Cutex Mitchum Sinful Colors Creme of Nature Christina Aguilera John Varvatos Juicy Couture Ed Hardy and more.

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Senior Manager Quality Assurance

Description:

The Senior Quality Manager OTC Program is responsible for the leadership governance and continuous improvement of the companys Over-the-counter (OTC) quality program for cosmetic and OTC products. This role ensures full compliance with applicable FDA regulations and internal quality standards across product development manufacturing testing release and post market activities.

The position serves as the Quality subject matter expert for OTC regulatory requirements and provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure consistent implementation of OTC program guidelines across internal sites and third-party manufacturers.

Key responsibilities:

OTC Quality Program Leadership

• Own and continuously improve OTC Quality Program guidelines standards and governance aligned with FDA requirements (21 CFR Partsas applicable) and Health Canada requirements to ensure compliance and inspection readiness.
• Serve as the primary Quality point of contact and SME for OTC regulatory/compliance matters including MoCRA rollout and regulatory milestone execution.

Quality Compliance & Oversight

• Ensure OTC products are manufactured tested labeled released and distributed in compliance with FDA requirements and internal QMS standards providing lifecycle oversight (change control deviations investigations CAPAs and product disposition).
• Lead or support FDA inspections and internal/external audits for OTC products ensuring timely closure of observations.

Quality Systems Integration

• Integrate OTC requirements into the QMS (validation supplier quality complaints stability documentation) and define/oversee validation strategies for OTC products processes equipment and computerized systems.
• Partner with QC Regulatory Affairs Manufacturing R&D and Supply Chain to apply OTC quality requirements consistently.

Third-Party Manufacturing & Supplier Quality

• Provide quality oversight to third-party manufacturers laboratories and suppliers supporting OTC products including qualification auditing and performance monitoring to maintain compliance.

OTC Drug Stability Program

• Lead a team of individual contributors to ensure compliance with annual and accelerated stability testing including authoring review and approval of stability protocols and final reports.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead mentor and develop team members supporting OTC activities and provide training/guidance to cross-functional teams on OTC quality and regulatory expectations; reinforce a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Influence senior stakeholders to enable timely compliant risk-based decisions.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify OTC quality/compliance risks monitor regulatory trends and enforcement activity assess impact and implement effective mitigation plans and program updates.
• Lead continuous improvement to strengthen compliance efficiency and inspection readiness.

25% travel required (mainly in USA)

Required Competencies Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in chemistry Pharmacy Life Sciences Engineering or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Management within the cosmetic pharmaceutical or consumer health industry.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of FDA OTC regulations and quality system requirements.
• Proven experience supporting FDA inspections and managing OTC related quality programs.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence cross functional and senior stakeholders.

• ASQ certifications desirable Business coursework Six Sigma Teachings desirable

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience working in a global organization with third-party manufacturing networks.
• Prior experience acting as the Quality lead or SME for OTC programs during regulatory inspections.
• OTC regulatory and quality expertise
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Risk based thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed global environment

Revlon is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa support.

The base pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $130000.00 / year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills experience job-related knowledge and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical dental and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability supplemental life insurances flexible spending accounts critical illness insurance group legal identity theft protection etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.

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