Innovation Program Manager
Job Location:
Warren, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Welcome to Haleon. Were a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of just three years since our launch weve grown evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now its time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity at the heart of everything we do. It unites us inspires us and challenges us to be better every day driven by our agile performance-focused culture.
About the role
The Innovation Program Manager leads Tier1/Tier2 innovation projects end to endincludingnew product development packaging changes new product claims keyprocessimprovementsand visual brand upgrades to drive business growth.You will also own the governance process for innovationsmanagecross-functional readiness and delivery of the innovation pipelineleadsinnovation performance tracking post-launch reviews for their projects.The Innovation Program Manager willbe responsible for:
Innovation Readiness:ensure on time launches withhighlevel of readiness acrossgate.
Risk Management: Clear articulation of risk and mitigation signed off by key stakeholders at everystagegate.
Execute with Excellence: Ensure delivery of the innovation on critical metrics of performance.
Project team collaboration: Ensure team is performing to standard and delivering the innovation as per expectations.
Innovation speed: Ensure ambition for agility and speed and enterprise risk are associatedwith makingsound decisions for the project.
Role Responsibilities
Managing Tier1/Tier 2 classification project from Ideate to Execute.
Ensurehigh levelof end-to-end readiness include commercial and technical.
Ensurehigh qualitystage gate readiness and on time launches.
Ensure post launch tracking and sharing learnings across multi-functional teams.
Ensure seamless partnership across functions such as marketing finance R&D QSC to deliver holistic readiness.
Guide core teams to ensuretimelydecision making effective stakeholder communication adherence to applicable processes contingencyplanningand execution.
Facilitate functional areas probability of success assessments in support of portfolio pipeline activities.
Ensureproficiencyinidentifyingissues and driving resolution with guidance.
Assure comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation plans are in place for all projects.
Ensure significant changes to the aligned business case are communicated rapidly and efficiently toappropriate leadership(via existing change control process).
Seamless change management and documentation.
Co-drive gate readiness partnering closely with Project Accountable Lead and action any gate meeting outcomes with broader project team.
Co-developalignand track project budget and timelines rapidly communicating variance.
Why you
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Science Engineering Business SupplyChainor related field.
5years of experience across Commercial Supply Chain R&Dor Innovation functions.
2 years of Project Management experience.
Project management experience in complex matrix organizations.
Excellent communicationnegotiationand conflict-resolution skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree MBA or PhDin Engineering Business SupplyChainor related field.
Experience within Consumer Healthcare CPG Pharmaceutical or Medical Device environments.
PMP Agile Program Management or Portfolio Management.
Strong business leadership and commercial acumen.
Ability to connect businessobjectives technicalpossibilitiesand operational execution.
Influence without authority and effective executive stakeholder management.
Location: This is a hybrid-based position in Warren NJ requiringon-site presenceof3 days per week.
The Salary Range for this role is $111315 -$153058USD a 12% target bonus.
Benefits
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.
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Equal Opportunities
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. Its important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process we may ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development refinement and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.
The personal information you provide will be kept confidential used only for legitimate business purposes and will never be used in making any employment decisions including hiring decisions.
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.
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About Company
About us We are a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We have 3 global businesses that research, develop and manufacture innovative pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.
