Innovation & Development- Principal Scientist Lead

We Offer:

• Great growth opportunities for enthusiastic people
• Opportunities for hybrid working.
• An additional 5 leave days per year- Wellness days.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits and program
• 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Parking provided
• Yearly Bonus

Hi. We're Haleon. A world-leading consumer healthcare company with exceptional category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Centrum, Panadol, Otrivin. We have a clear purpose: to deliver better everyday health with humanity. For billions of people around the globe.

The Role:

This is a key position within the ANZ business and is responsible for leading and driving innovation and development projects as well as ensuring that the voice of the consumer is heard. It is critical in the connection of cross functional teams, including R&D, commercial and supply chain functions to enable the successful delivery of innovation projects. It will work directly with external sourcing teams to identify and evaluate viable innovation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong technical (formulation and process) knowledge to deliver the Innovation and development pipeline as part of our Innovation aspiration for Wellness and OTC products.
• Deliver qualified (consumer and technical) innovation projects and successfully transitions them into Commercialization
• Identify, assess, and drive forward key innovation opportunities along with commercial teams.
• Provide technical support and project leadership for identified innovation opportunities for the Local stars and power brands.
• Lead cross-functional sharing of scientific or consumer opportunities, breaking down any 'silos'
• Drive and maintain awareness of scientific literature and competitive intelligence to assist work progression and understanding.
• Perform comprehensive, sophisticated and critical evaluation of internal and external data
• Author technical papers/presentations to enhance personal, departmental and corporate reputation.
• Lead Due Diligence on external innovation opportunities to deliver strong technical recommendations.

Required skills and experience.

• A strong leader who can drive Innovation agenda with cross functional teams and deliver innovation pipeline in a highly matrixed organization.
• A strong technical understanding on the requirements to deliver innovation (across medicines, dietary supplements, consumer goods, and devices) to the marketplace.
• Ability to navigate technical complexity inherent in the role and to understand the regulatory, quality and safety implications of any decisions made.
• Experience of partnering with Regulatory, Product Development, Supply Chain and Clinical Development on the requirements for product development and an understanding of the approval processes.
• Experience in consumer-focused global healthcare related products / brand management.
• Maintains external networks and represents the organization on many topics in the role of Innovation.
• Experience of working with External Innovation and the evaluation of external opportunities.
• Experience of working in highly complex matrix organization.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical and operational problems in a timely manner.
• Degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical or related science (food science)
• MS or PhD Degree preferred.

Diversity & 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.

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 can offer you a rewarding culture that values you, focuses on your career progression, and makes you an integral part of our success. To become part of our team please apply online now. Successful applicants will be contacted of next steps.

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian work rights.