Finished Goods Laboratory Team Lead

Welcome to Haleon. Were a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of just three years since our launch weve 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 its 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.

About the role

• Manage and lead the analytical activities related to testing of Finished product and stability program and NPI Validation Program.
• Support the Quality Control Manager to define department goals in line with Site/QA goals & prioritizes work accordingly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage testing and release of Bulk and Finished Products ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Supervise analytical activities and ensure adequate resources and adherence to testing plans.
• Implement robust processes for assessing and approving test results.
• Ensure OOS process is implemented and followed and that laboratory non-conformances or deviations are effectively investigated and documented within the mandated timelines
• Establish and lead Stability program per local regulatory guidelines and applicable standards.
• Manage sampling testing and documentation as per protocol.
• Communicate stability issues impacting product quality promptly.
• Develop and validate analytical methods to ensure suitability.
• Manage method validation protocols data and reports.
• Monitor and review validated methods for ongoing effectiveness.
• Ensure QC operations comply with internal and regulatory standards.
• Implement HQS procedures.
• Conduct training on analytical methods and procedures.
• Ensure that Data Integrity (DI) and ALCOA principles and guidelines are followed in line with the required policies and procedures.
• Ensures that QC staff are adequately trained and developed to ensure that they are multiskilled to support areas within remit and outside (e.g. Incoming Materials testing).
• Ensures laboratory compliance with Inspection Readiness elements relevant to the area.
• Maintain Good Laboratory Practice standards.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards and policies.
• Ensure compliance to the EHS and Engineering Improvement plans.
• Manage Lab. EHS risk assessment control and governance and safety incidents reporting.
• Identify and address EHS training needs.
• Manage QC Lab personnel including recruitment and training.
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage HR administration tasks.
• Provide input into QA budget and capital expenditures.
• Drive operational efficiency and quality lab. Improvements through e.g. testing optimization lab cycle time improvement automationetc.).
• Monitor performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure Gemba actions are documented and tracked in the area.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent Scientific discipline
• Minimum 5 years in the pharmaceutical or consumer industry with preferable operational and Quality experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems and cGMPs.
• Understanding of working in a highly regulated and fast paced environment

Preferred

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent Scientific discipline
• Analytical or Industrial Chemistry
• People management experience

Skills

• Holds high ethical standards.
• Strong commitment to EHS and knowledge of Laboratory related risks
• Strong analytical knowledge.
• Guides and supports team development.
• Skilled in personal and team organization.
• Initiates and leads projects effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written skills adept at scientific writing.
• Self-motivated and works well independently.
• Accurate data compilation and analysis.
• Skilled troubleshooter and leader in problem resolution.
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Collaborates effectively with peers and leaders.
• Applies quality and risk management principles.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks.

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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.

Were 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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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. Its important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

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