Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.

　　With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.

　　This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special.

　　About the role

　　The R&D Lead, US Pain is responsible for driving innovation strategy, technical oversight, and successful delivery for US Pain portfolio working in close partnership with cross functional leaders in R&D, Commercial, and QSC.

　　Role Responsibilities

　　Technical Delivery: Lead the US Pain team with accountability to deliver E2E product development from concept ideation to scale-up. Provide technical oversight and drive technical rigor in product development underpinned by Trusted Science. Management oversight of internal and external development programs.

　　Talent Management: Attracting, developing and retaining key talent through coaching, mentoring, capability building, and training.

　　Budget, Resources, and Risk Management: Work as a member of the US OTC leadership team to manage resources, budget, and prioritization of R&D activities to ensure on time delivery of milestones and innovation projects. Proactively manages risks through planning and implementation of mitigation strategies.

　　Innovation Strategy: Collaborate with the US Innovation Lead to develop and implement the US Pain innovation strategy.

　　Leadership, Influence, and Stakeholder Management: Work in close partnership with cross functional team members across R&D, QSC, and Commercial to drive accountability and proactive risk management in deployment of the US Pain Innovation strategy.

　　Compliance: Ensure team compliance with relevant US regulations, Quality and EHS standards, SOPs, and Training requirements.

　　Why you?

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor of Science in a relatable scientific course of study

　　10+ years of experience in Consumer Healthcare in OTC drug with a demonstrated ability to navigate the complexities of the US Regulatory environment from NDA drug to US OTC Monograph innovation pathways.

　　Experienced in building innovation strategy in rooted in Trusted Science and deep human understanding in close collaboration with commercial partner to drive business growth. Providing R&D input into consumer concepts and claims strategies that will contribute to US BU performance metrics.

　　Established experience in business acumen, managing budget, resources, and proactive risk management.

　　Demonstrated leadership and influence as a member of a cross-functional team to drive accountability for delivering business growth.

　　Management experience in leading and developing others.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master of Science or PhD in Scientific Field

　　Location: Hybrid in Richmond, VA or Warren, NJ

　　Job Closing Date: February 1, 2024

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　　Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering. The salary range for this role is: $177,000 to $266,523 plus a 25% bonus.

　　Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like

　　At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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　　Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

　　Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, p regnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.