CS Science Associate Director

Job Description

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – includingSensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating.And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t 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, we’re 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. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.About the roleConsumer Healthcare has a large portfolio of products including medicines, cosmetics, medical devices and dietary supplements. In line with a risk-proportionate framework for product vigilance, the Consumer Safety Associate Director is accountable for developingthe safety strategy for R&D innovation projects as well as maintenance of business activities for medium to high-risk products. The position holder will:

• Develop safety strategy for medium to high-risk products within the assigned therapeutic category and/or business unit.
• Ensure that the strategic R&D planning is aligned with safety objectives.
• Ensure effective integration, analysis and interpretation of safety information from all sources, including internal and external clinical and post-marketing data.
• Present safety strategy to management at key internal forums
• Display confidence and credibility.

Role Responsibilities

• Define safety strategy and provide safety inputs into R&D innovation projects for all CH product types (e.g., medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, digital projects) within assigned therapeutic category and/or business unit and representsafety function at project teams and other relevant cross-functional fora.
• Ensure a fit-for-purpose (FFP) approach for safety inputs into maintenance of business activities.
• Conduct proactive signal detection and management activities for assigned products within respective therapeutic category and/or business unit. Make recommendations to safety management on prioritisation, assessment and escalation of safety signals.
• Manage implementation of risk minimisation activities in FFP manner, including umbrella brand framework and product labelling updates.
• Evaluate safety issues related to product defects at manufacturing sites.
• Provide safety expertise into regulatory documents and responses to boards of health.
• Provide safety inputs in due diligence activities through development of safety assessments and recommendations.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within Consumer Safety and broader organisation.
• Train, coach and mentor safety associates in the scientific aspects of safety evaluations, signal detection and risk management methodologies.

Why youBasic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or healthcare-related speciality (Pharmacovigilance).
• Sound knowledge in causality assessment, evaluation of safety signals and proactive risk management strategies including management of labelling changes.
• Sound knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area and related disciplines (e.g., statistics).
• In depth knowledge of relevant regulations for all product types and methodologies applicable to safety evaluation & risk management activities.
• Sound knowledge of medical and drug terminology and good understanding of pharmacology.
• Strong medical writing skills.
• Sound computing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced life-sciences degree in pharmaceutical medicine, Materiovigilance Cosmetovigilance, Nutrivigilance.
• Experience of product safety related disciplines (e.g., clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory) preferred.
• Professional qualification as healthcare professional, e.g., Pharmacist may be advantageous.
• Demonstrated track record of quality decision making and problem resolution based on assessment of all relevant information and understanding of the wider context.
• Proven ability to train, coach and mentor.
• Ability to manage and co-ordinate tasks, projects and processes across a large organisation.
• Effective communication skills: ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deliver to deadline with high standard of quality.
• Contributes innovative ideas to address new issues or improve approaches to existing operations.
• Ability to adjust behaviours and priorities based on changing environment.
• Shows intellectual curiosity, able to think tactically and strategically and take account of internal/external environment when considering safety issues and business processes.
• Ability to engage in and contribute to the broad R&D organisation with confidence, integrity and professionalism.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like careers/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 strivingto 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 agileworking culture for all our roles. If flexibility is im