Technical Manager

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities 
-    Drive and take accountability for Product owner deliver all Technical activities for CMOs within scope of Supplier Relationship Team (SRT) including:
o    Product / Process assessments and continuous improvement at CMOs
o    Oversight and implementation of validation activities impacting Haleon products
o    Troublshooting and CAPA implementation // effectiveness for technical related issues
o    Product transfer and NPI technical oversight and accountability
-    Ensuring all aspects of Product Quality Lifecycle Management are actively applied to the products at CMOs including a current Technical Risk Assessment, Product Control Strategy and Data Trending.
-    Provides technical leadership and highlevel goverance to ensure Product owners deliver technology transfer, New product introduction, PPV and etc
-    Works effectively within matrix management structure to properly engage and drive performance from APAC CMO Technical teams, and pull in proper support from wider Haleon network including CH and Rx Technical resource.
-    Drive Multi-vendor raw material development for business continuity and secure supply
-    Responsible for management of all aspects of post-approval change to ensure that product quality is maintained and the appropriate change controls are in place.
-    Drive collaboration with R&D, category teams and supply chain on innovation planning, NPI launch readiness, to deliver all new product launch on-time in-full
-    Supervision and evaluation on subordinates’ capability and performance. Make subordinates to have sufficient resources/capabilities
-    Coach, mentor and develop talent through technical in APAC region

Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required*
Educational Background 
1. Minimum Level of Education*     BS in Science or Engineering
Area of Specialisation*    Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Biomedical, Food Science
Why is this Level of Education Required?     Fundamental understanding of product / processes
2. Preferred Level of Education      Masters degree
Area of Specialisation    Science or Engineering and/or Business
Why is this Level of Education Preferred?     Benefit from deep technical or business understanding
Job-Related Experience 
Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required      Minimum 10-15  years pharmaceutical manufacturing / technical environment in geographical region in question:
-    Experience in CMO (Contract Manufacturing Operation) environment
-    Experience in complex technical troubleshooting, RCA and CAPA effectiveness
-    Leadership and execution of scale up, tech transfers, process validation projects
-    Good project management, communication, negotiation, and  problem solving skills
-    Demonstrated leadership in a global, matrixed environment in the pharmaceutical industry
-    Business acumen to drive continuous improvement and interact with external company Executive teams on behalf of Haleon
-    Experience in working with multi functions from different culture and leading teams

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Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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Note to candidates

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