Associate Director, Consumer Safety Science
Haleon
**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 – including Sensodyne, 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.
**About the role**
Consumer 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 **Associate Director, Consumer Safety Science** is accountable for developing the 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 represent safety 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 you?_**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (including biomedical sciences, medical/Health science), Pharmacy, Nursing, or related course of study
+ 5 years+ experience in similar role with extensive knowledge in pharmacovigilance.
+ In-depth knowledge in causality assessment, evaluation of safety signals and proactive risk management strategies including management of labelling changes.
+ In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and methodologies applicable to safety evaluation & risk management activities.
+ Knowledge of the therapeutic areas in consumer healthcare, including OTC products, wellness products (such as nutrition and cosmetics), pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or related disciplines.
+ Medical and drug terminology and good understanding of pharmacology.
+ Strong medical writing skills and computing skills.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Advanced life-sciences degree (MS, PhD) in life sciences, ; Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), Doctor of Medicine (MD or internationally recognized equivalent), or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
+ Experience in Wellness or RX to OTC Switch
+ Additional 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.
**Location:** This role is hybrid based in Warren, NJ
**This job posting closes on February 14, 2025**
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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. The salary range for this role is: $147,465 - $202,764 plus an 18% bonus.
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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.
Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer healthcare company. Shaped by all of us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for millions 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. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re building together. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.
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