Director, Quality - Innovation
Core
Senior leadership role shaping and driving quality strategy within the innovation pipeline, partnering with RD&E and Marketing to embed quality-first mindset into product development.
Role type
Director, Quality - Innovation
Builds
New consumer products meeting rigorous quality standards and delivering exceptional customer experience
Domain
FMCG (Consumer Goods), specifically Home Care and Cleaning products
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Strategic leadership, team leadership and development, cross-functional partnership, governance and process excellence, customer-centric focus, risk management, design controls, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering/science/chemistry, expertise in quality systems and Six Sigma, experience in FMCG/Pharma/Cosmetics/Food, regulatory compliance knowledge, ability to manage remote teams
Technologies
FMEA, DOE, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Define and champion quality strategy for innovation projects, lead and mentor the Innovation Quality team, collaborate with RD&E and Marketing to integrate quality principles, establish quality frameworks and stage-gate processes, implement metrics and reporting systems, ensure voice-of-customer insights are embedded in product requirements
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on team management