Posted Date: Jun 14 2023
Hello. Were Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, were 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. Whats more, were achieving it in a company that were in control of. In an environment that were co-creating. And a culture thats uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isnt 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, were 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. Its an opportunity to be part of something special.
About The Role
This role leads quality operations for internal contract manufacturing and in market quality, to deliver quality product that are the first choice for consumers. It will provide line leadership direction, consistent with QSC and commercial priorities, builds the associated capabilities and develops an agile pool of Quality resources to deliver the companys ambition (and associated metrics). The Quality Lead will partner with South Africa SC and Commercial Leads, as a member of their respective leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities Of The Role
- Active member of the MEA Quality Leadership Team, working actively on strategy deployment and deliver the targets and priorities outlined in the objectives.
- Sponsor and disciplined execution of quality and compliance strategies, programs, initiatives and deliverables outlined in the MEA E2E quality plan
- Provide strategic quality resources to support and unlock the prioritized investment and growth potential in South Africa, including innovation and new product introductions
- Be the independent voice of quality in the South Africa supply chain leadership team as well as commercial leadership team, considering customers and consumers in every decision
- Drive efficiencies of quality processes, systems and governance in the regional operations (CMO, LOCs), leveraging digital, data and analytics insights
- Identify and manage Quality risks, end to end in the region (escalate, file, propose mitigation and monitor). Ensure timely and effective escalation of quality incidents and provide the necessary coaching to PIRC secretaries and Chairs
- Identify trends and work to make our commercial strategies, product portfolio, our processes and our network more robust, and improve our teams competencies
- Establish a sustainable, compliant and high performing manufacturing and distribution network to optimize QSC, service, cost, innovation, and regulatory compliance. Lead by example on agility, particularly on decision accountability, quality and speed
- Win the trust of consumers, customers, regulators and business through the delivery of top quartile performance in quality, compliance and regulatory. Be inspection ready every time, everywhere.
- Develop talents from quality; establish effective succession plans for critical roles
- Bachelor of Science degree
- This role requires a deep level of GMP/GDP knowledge and problem-solving skills due to the often complex and technical origin of product quality issues and events.
- Operations experience especially being a functional head, either in quality, technical or manufacturing
- Proven supervisory/management experience in Pharmaceutical or Consumer healthcare Quality Assurance, Compliance or a related field, including a position of significant leadership and decision-making authority within Quality or a related function
- Experience devising and implementing regulatory compliance strategies and interacting with Regulators.
- Experience with new product introduction, network change programs, technology transfer and supply chain management.
- Experience with commercial business and in-market activities.
When applying for this role, please use the cover letter of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
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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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.
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, 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.
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 Haleons compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
