The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and [ comfort zone ] for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and CEO Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 8 offices, operates in 90 countries, and employs around 900 collaborators globally. Since 2019, both the Italian and US subsidiaries have been Benefit Corporations.
JOB MISSION
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to help grow our QA Department while upholding our core values of beauty, ethics, and sustainability.
As our Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring product and process compliance with applicable cosmetic regulations and internal quality standards. The position focuses on regulatory compliance (including compliance with ISO 22716 and EU/FDA cosmetics regulations) and on driving continuous improvements across manufacturing and quality processes. The ideal candidate has experience in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food industry, has strong interpersonal skills and thrives in a fast-paced GMP environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Compliance
Work in close collaboration with production and quality control teams to ensure GMP compliance of products and processes (including compliance with ISO 22716, EC 1223/2009, 21 CFR Part 700).
Maintain and help improve the site’s Quality Management System in line with regulatory updates and industry best practice standards.
Conduct internal audits. Support preparations for and participate in customer and regulatory audits.
- Non-Conformance & Change Management
Manage non-conformances relating to products, to processes and to customer complaints. Lead root cause investigations using DMAIC tools ([contenuto eliminato] 5 Whys, Fishbone). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Analyze trends in non-conformances to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate and manage product-related change control activities. Collaborate with operational areas to implement approved changes.
- Documentation & Training
Ensure documentation is accurate, complete and compliant with regulatory standards.
Review and update production and quality control documents (Master Batch Records, Standard Operating Procedures, Forms etc.) to reflect the industry’s best practices and regulatory updates. Manage the document control process.
Ensure training compliance of operational teams. Provide regular training on GMP and focused quality topics, verifying training effectiveness.
WHO YOU ARE
2-3 years’ working experience in quality assurance or quality control in the cosmetic, food or pharmaceutical industry.
Scientific background, preferably a master’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry or other life sciences.
Strong knowledge of ISO 22716, cosmetic GMP and applicable international cosmetic regulations.
Experience with risk assessments, non-conformance, CAPA and change control processes.
Fluent in Italian and advanced English language skills
Attention to detail and data driven with a focus on problem solving.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in cross-functional teams.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In Davines Group we celebrate diversity, and inclusiveness is a crucial pillar of our Ethical Chart.
For this reason, Davines Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of ethnics, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status or other non-merit factor.
JOB MISSION
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to help grow our QA Department while upholding our core values of beauty, ethics, and sustainability.
As our Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring product and process compliance with applicable cosmetic regulations and internal quality standards. The position focuses on regulatory compliance (including compliance with ISO 22716 and EU/FDA cosmetics regulations) and on driving continuous improvements across manufacturing and quality processes. The ideal candidate has experience in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food industry, has strong interpersonal skills and thrives in a fast-paced GMP environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Compliance
Work in close collaboration with production and quality control teams to ensure GMP compliance of products and processes (including compliance with ISO 22716, EC 1223/2009, 21 CFR Part 700).
Maintain and help improve the site’s Quality Management System in line with regulatory updates and industry best practice standards.
Conduct internal audits. Support preparations for and participate in customer and regulatory audits.
- Non-Conformance & Change Management
Manage non-conformances relating to products, to processes and to customer complaints. Lead root cause investigations using DMAIC tools ([contenuto eliminato] 5 Whys, Fishbone). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Analyze trends in non-conformances to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate and manage product-related change control activities. Collaborate with operational areas to implement approved changes.
- Documentation & Training
Ensure documentation is accurate, complete and compliant with regulatory standards.
Review and update production and quality control documents (Master Batch Records, Standard Operating Procedures, Forms etc.) to reflect the industry’s best practices and regulatory updates. Manage the document control process.
Ensure training compliance of operational teams. Provide regular training on GMP and focused quality topics, verifying training effectiveness.
WHO YOU ARE
2-3 years’ working experience in quality assurance or quality control in the cosmetic, food or pharmaceutical industry.
Scientific background, preferably a master’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry or other life sciences.
Strong knowledge of ISO 22716, cosmetic GMP and applicable international cosmetic regulations.
Experience with risk assessments, non-conformance, CAPA and change control processes.
Fluent in Italian and advanced English language skills
Attention to detail and data driven with a focus on problem solving.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in cross-functional teams.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In Davines Group we celebrate diversity, and inclusiveness is a crucial pillar of our Ethical Chart.
For this reason, Davines Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of ethnics, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status or other non-merit factor.