WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?
We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.
Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.
We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.
We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Director, Process Innovation and Technology Transfer – Global who has a combination of technical expertise, strategic leadership, process engineering, and a commitment to cultivating a positive corporate culture, particularly in areas such as sustainability and inclusion. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Research and Development, this role will oversee the commercial scale up of new innovations, process optimization and value engineering to ensure sustainable commercial production.
This is a 3 day in office hybrid role based out of our Liberty Village Toronto office.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
- Research and identify new technologies and manufacturing capabilities to introduce innovation, enhance product performance, and improve conversion efficiencies
- Design, innovate, develop, and lead the effective transfer of technology from Research & Development (R&D) to production operations, adhering strictly to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Collaborate with stakeholders and third-party manufacturers to define a technology transfer roadmap, including project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and cost-efficiency measures
- Monitor and design initiatives to improve operational processes, equipment, and tools, fostering an innovative and efficient production environment
- Work closely with a wide array of internal departments—including R&D, Microbiology, Project Management Office (PMO), Cleaning and Validation, Compounding, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Operations, Engineering & Maintenance, and Regulatory/H&S/H&S—to design protocols, plan, execute, and support validation initiatives
- Third-Party Validation: Collaborate with the engineering and validation teams to support and validate the processes, equipment, and methodologies of third-party manufacturers, accommodating production needs for company-owned products
- Manage production processes to comply with all applicable standards and regulations, including cGMP, Health Canada, EU, and FDA regulations
- Develop and mentor talent, cultivating a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture
- Identify opportunities for team growth and development and provide the necessary tools, technologies, and analytics to improve efficiency and communication
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- 10+ years in a similar role for a regulated industry with 7+ years of people management and leadership experience are required
- Experience in process innovation management and with a knowledge in engineering and mechanical aspects of the different types of kettles, mixing technologies, pumps, and homo mixer technologies
- Extensive experience in cosmetic and pharmaceutical process innovation, manufacturing and technology transfers, R&D, raw materials, APIs, and manufacturing process designs and value engineering
- In-depth understanding and application of industry standards, FDA, ICH, Health Canada, and cGMP guidelines
- Ability to think critically, analytically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM
There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…
- Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
- 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
- Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
- A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
- Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
- A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD
We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…
- ✨ Defy Convention.
- ✨ Make it real.
- ✨ Play in the grey.
- ✨ Build Bridges.
- ✨ Be the rabbit.
These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.
In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.
CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY
DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey".
DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3
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