R&D Packaging - Sustainable Innovation Manager - Future Horizons

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’reuniquely 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 roleThe Sustainable Packaging Innovation, Future Horizons, is an experienced SME position to drive contribution to our Technology Platform Roadmaps (either Bottles / Tubes / Blisters / Flexibles) and accountability for the H3 flagship development projects managementand delivery.The objective of the platform TPR is to transform clear thought leadership and vision into innovation impact in G1 innovation pipeline submissions and commitments. The work product is anticipated and accelerated pre-development of new-to-Haleon, new-to-category,new-to-industry packaging building blocks.The role fosters strong collaboration between R&D Packaging and the Packaging procurement team in order to jointly deliver externally leveraged development projects. An ability to effectively communicate and influence ‘first client’ relationships in thereceiving Category or BU R&D teams. Managing seamless partnership with the broader R&D organization, Design, IP, Sustainability, QSC.Role Responsibilities

• TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM ROADMAPS Contribute to a) strengthen b) operationalise strategic packaging TPRs across key platform (Bottles/Tubes/Blisters)
• 2030 BIG BETS Select, predevelop and derisk ‘big bet’ H3 innovation for the given platform(s) of responsibility to contribute to 2030 sustainable packaging goals
• ECOSYSTEM deliver through external R&D teams to maximise the leverage of T123 suppliers
• INDUSTRY CONSORTIA deliver through and influence industry-leading consortia
• GOVERNANCE Manage ‘Lead investor’ relationships internally with the BUs to land work product into the BU inno pipeline
• FIT FOR PURPOSE CAPABILITY PLANNING Contribute to Supplier Relationship Management and leverage capability planning for the H3 priority projects: internal vs external, physical vs digital, microlab to pilot scale up
• EXTERNAL VISIBILITY drive presence and influence of Haleon R&D Packaging & thought leadership amongst our peer group for the given platform(s) of responsibility.

Why youBasic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree
• 7+ Years experience in FMCG Packaging Development (Consumer or Healthcare preferred) with end-to-end development experience.
• A strong track record in project and/or program management and delivery of innovation.
• Experience in complex upstream developments (Technical, Design, Innovation) and their enablers (Joint development ecosystems, Strategic Alliances).
• Experience in managing technology or innovation roadmaps preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science or PhD
• High level of project management capability, ability to define work packages, detailed development plans, deliver OTIF and manage risk proactively
• Capable to operate autonomously independent judgement and execution, anticipating, interpreting and resolving complex organisational opportunities
• Support development of functional strategies for the Technology Platforms and drives strategy implementation into project level
• Guides stakeholders in resolving complex issues in specialised area based on existing or new solutions
• Expert in-depth knowledge and impact into the rdpk CoP

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 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 understandinghow 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 areafforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.