Head of Laboratory Technologies
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Warren, OH - USA
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Job Summary
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
TheHead of Laboratory Technologiesis responsible forthe strategic and operational leadership of all technology functions supportingHaleonsresearch laboratory networkacross all innovation categories and geographieswith key hubsin Richmond VA Weybridge UK SlovakiaChinaand India.Reporting directly to Head of R&D Digital and Tech this role will drive the vision execution and continuous improvement of lab technology platforms product management investment roadmaps and operational excellencetoenable thecutting-edgeinnovationfullyleveragingdigital data and AI technologies.The rolewill leadand collaborate withcross-functional teams manage large-scale technology investments and ensure alignment withHaleonsinnovation and growthobjectives.Haleonhas embarked upon modernization and digitization of its R&Dsitesincluding a new HQ based Oral health site. This role will directly support and lead Digital and technology aspectsof the multi-year R&D lab transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities:
R&D Lab Operations &Digital technologyLeadership
Provides leadership and oversight of all digital investments in support of global Stability operationsformulations Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) Electronic Labnotebooks(ELN) and end to end PLMcapabilitiesensuring facilities and analytical capabilities support across product portfolio.
Implementprograms focused on digitization of Lab databusinessprocessesAI-powered insights and advance business informaticstooptimizelab workflows and accelerateinnovation growth.
Leadssite based and global teamsengaged inday-to-dayoperational support andcollaboratewith business leadership across categoriesto digitally enableprocessesstandardizationacross all R&D labsenablingconsistency compliance speedandoperationalefficiencies.
StrategicVisioning and thoughtLeadership
Collaborate with research and category leadershipteam toestablishthe vision and strategy for technologydataand AIinspiring cross-functional teamsto enable advancedpredictive modeling techniques in pursuit of breakthrough innovationsensuring alignment withHaleonsR&Dinnovationgrowthgoalsandobjectives.
Lead the creation and delivery of a multi-yeardigitaltechnology investment roadmapandprovidedigitalthoughtleadershiptostrategically guideprioritization of initiatives thatenablegrowthpipelineincludingbut not limited tooperational technologiesclaimssmart labs tech transfersformulationand stabilitymodeling.
Advocate for technologies that keep us at the forefront oftrustedscience and enable rapid scaling ofdata driven businessinsights. Advocate and partner with R&Dand centraldata teams to ensure data governance and quality for research data assets and promote best practices in data science reproducibility and knowledge sharing across the organization.
Cross-functional Collaborationand Technical Delivery
Serves in the capacity of Digitalbusinesspartneradvisor and bridge between thescientific and digitaland datateams working closely with site leadershipsresearch scientists analyticaland medicinal chemistformulatorspackagingconsumer sensory and sentiments researchteams by communicating digitalopportunities in clear compelling ways to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Deliveron portfolio of technology solutions and services to ensure day-to-day operations and make data and insights availablefor decision making at all stages of product innovationsincluding integration and interoperability across supply chain and marketing functions.
Oversee a portfolio of analytics projects and platformsannual andlong-rangebudget managementprioritizinginitiatives that deliver highinnovationimpact lowercostand accelerategrowthpipelineacross categories. Ensure efficient allocation of resources and drive accountability for delivering results.
Why You
Qualifications and Experience
Masters degree level or equivalent in relevant technology or scientific fields (e.g.Computer Science MBA computational sciences) with a deep understanding ofresearch and development processes.
Proven R&D Analytics Leadership: 12 years of experience in theCPG consumer healthcarebiopharmaceutical technology or biotechnology industry with aminimum 5 years in senior leadership roles andstrongtrack recordin delivering results through analytics data science or related functions in IT and R&D groups.
Bold thinker with the ability to envision the future of data-driveninnovation insightsandseta compelling strategy. Proven experience in transforming organizations or strategies - for exampleExperience leading digital transformation and advanced analytics in R&D environmentsleading technology innovation at scaleestablishingnew technologycapabilities or driving business outcomes.
Demonstratedexperience managing large global teams (combination ofinternalexternal FTE and outsourced) and multimillion-dollarannual operational and projectbudgets. Exceptionalpeopleleadership skills - able to inspire a shared purpose cultivate talent and build diverse high-performing teams acrossdifferent culturesand geographies.
Provenexpertisein Research Labssite and technologytransformationexperience supportingsystems like LIMS ELNEmpowerFormulationmanagement PLMpredictive modelingdigitaltwin/smart labtechnologies.
Deep knowledge of modern data science AI/ML and analytics tools relevant toconsumer/CPG/Healthcare/biopharmaresearch. Familiarity with areas such as predictive modeling computational chemistry/biology bioinformatics statistics and AI-drivenconsumer and sensory insights.Abilityto guide teams in selecting and applying the right technologies andapproaches tocomplex scientific problems.
Deep passion for innovation with a demonstrated ability to translatenew ideasinto action.Abilityto sethigh ambitions start small and scale fast in a growth environmenthas introducednew technologiesor approaches thatdeliveredtangiblebusiness outcomes.
Bringsbroadview ofexternalperspectiveincluding CPG/Healthcare/biopharma/biotech andR&D landscape including emerging trendswithability to benchmarkHaleonsdigital ambitionagainstdirectcompetition.Fluent in the language of both science and businessan excellentcommunicator inarticulatingvision andinspiring/energizing cross-functional teams.
Regulated industry experience withGxPSystems and compliance frameworksAI/ML applications for R&Dinnovationoptimization and predictive analytics backgroundICH guidelines and FDA/EMA regulatory frameworks knowledgeinternationalexperience managing global teams and laboratory operations.
Location: This role is maye be based in based in Warren NJ or Richmond VA with in-office requirements and travel to Richmond VA site.
Compensation: The salary range for this role is:$195236 - $269449 plus an 18% on-target annual bonus.
Benefits
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.
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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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About Company
About us We are a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We have 3 global businesses that research, develop and manufacture innovative pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.
