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Job Title: Manager, Stability & Compatibility

Department: Regulatory Affairs, Analytical, Stability & Compatibility (RAAS)

Report To: Director, RAAS (Regulatory Affairs, Analytical, Stability & Compatibility)

Location: Onsite

Status: Full Time Salary

Position Summary

The Manager, Stability & Compatibility will manage a group of Analysts and Technicians, implement product stability & compatibility programs to support the development of new and innovative formulations in the cosmetic and OTC areas, while ensuring that all departmental processes and company policies are followed.

The Manager of Stability & Compatibility is a key and active participant in processes leading to achievement of departmental and company-wide goals and objectives and plays an active role during regulatory, clients/third party and government audits (i.e. FDA, Health Canada).

Key Accountabilities

Strategic & Operational Initiatives:

- Identify and monitor suitable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Stability & Compatibility Laboratory, aligned to departmental and company’s goals and objectives, to measure departmental performance and areas of opportunity
- Conduct research and searches for technical information,



related to the stability & compatibility of Cosmetic and OTC products in Cosmetic industry, through a variety of platforms
- Work closely with R&I; personnel on establishing product behavior under various stability conditions
- Ensure proper and timely communication of stability& compatibility issues /concerns internally and externally as appropriate
- Guide the preparation of stability & compatibility protocols and reports according to standards, client’s requirements and regulations / guidelines in collaboration with packaging manager
- Oversee the Stability laboratory equipment qualification and ensure all the corresponding working instructions and SOPs are available and up to date, ensuring proper monitoring
- Show proactive commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Provide adequate training to ensure a safe working environment that is consistent with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and in compliance with company health and safety policies
- Active participation in Risk Assessment process as needed

People Management

- Manage and mentor R&I; Stability & Compatibility laboratory personnel, develop their career path and provide technical and functional guidance in development of stability & Compatibility programs for both, Cosmetics and Over the Counter (OTC) products




- Provide assistance and support to stability & compatibility laboratory analysts and technicians in trouble shooting, and problem solving while investigating stability & compatibility issues and supporting R&I; lab identifying root cause(s) and corrective and preventive actions.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Work closely with QA /QC in reviewing stability & compatibility data for CLI OTC products and cosmetics finished goods
- Actively support QA department during the hosting of internal and external audits, and develop the appropriate plan to resolve audit findings to ensure corrective action is taken
- Provide excellent customer service and have close interaction, as required, with clients to ensure client needs and expectations are met.

Other

- Attend seminars, symposiums, events, and training sessions related to the Cosmetic and OTC products in Cosmetics industry as required (national and international)
- Assist in any other related functions, which may include self-inspection, budget planning, sourcing of recent lab equipment, and other R&I; related activities

Skills, Experience And Education Required

- Bachelor’s degree in science, Chemistry or related field (e.g. Cosmetics science) and equivalent experience
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a GMP and GLP environment (e.g. food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics) working in Research and Development/ Innovation or Quality Control
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience supervising and/or managing, coaching and developing a team
- Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to stability & compatibility of Cosmetics and OTC products in cosmetic industry, preferred
- Excellent problem solving/trouble shooting skills and decisio

📌 R&I - Manager - R&I Stability & Compatibility (Toronto)
🏢 Cosmetica Laboratories
📍 Toronto