Junior Commercial Quality Specialist

Location: Europe/Middle East/Africa, Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Germany

Recruiting for Kenvue | Kimberly-Clark

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.

What we are looking for

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).

What’s in for you

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

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.