Public Health and Social Projects Manager

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#172534 - Cali Valle del Cauca Colombia

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Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Role Summary:

As a Public Health and Social Projects Manager for the Andean Region you will be responsible for leading theBright Smiles Bright Futures (BSBF)program (Colgates Corporate Social Responsibility Program) and public health initiatives in the Andina Region. You will be key piece in positioning Colgate as a key partner for Government entities Universities Academia and NGOs in the evolution of public health policies towards better Oral Health. This position ensures the connection of Oral Health stakeholders (e.g. KTLs and Associations) to Colgate Equity consumer campaigns and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic leadership for the BSBF program and public health initiatives serving as the primary liaison for equity teams to integrate social responsibility into consumer campaigns like Oral Health Month
• Execute the BSBF Direct program by managing third-party agencies to deliver oral health education and essential kits to school-aged children across the region
• Cultivate high-impact partnerships with Ministries of Health NGOs and dental faculties to advocate for systemic policy changes and joint public health collaborations
• Oversee program governance and compliance establishing rigorous KPIs and monitoring processes to ensure all activities meet legal and internal quality standards
• Facilitate evidence-based advocacy by accessing public health and nursing programs to generate clinical support for product usage in public health settings
• Adapt global assets for local impact ensuring all BSBF materials and digital tools are relevant and effective for the Andina market

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Dentistry Public health Marketing or Business Administration
• 5 years of experience in Public Relations Government Relations or similar regulated environments within the Oral Care or Pharmaceutical industries
• Previous experience managing budget
• Advanced English level
• Google Tools and Excel proficiency
• Availability to travel within the Andean region

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Dentistry with Public Health background
• Masters Degree
• Experience with Academia / Key Thought Leader Relationship
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Project Management skills

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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