Senior Medical Affairs Manager

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve 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 it’s 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.

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.

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 role

Position: Senior Medical Affairs Manager in Wellness (Shanghai), Grade 7A, reporting to Wellness Medical Affairs Team Lead

Organization: China Medical Affairs, within China R&D organization

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of medical excellence and medical leadership in Douyin channel, to provide strong medical support on Douyin innovation projects, claims innovation, and lead in vitro & in vivo studies for new claims generation & visualization.     

Key responsibilities

• Implementation of China annual medical plan to delivery all objectives/KPIs successfully under Wellness Medical Affairs Team Lead’s guidance.
• With oversight from Wellness Medical Affairs Team Lead to drive medical communication and data/evidence/new claims generation strategy
• Taking a medical lead role on Douyin channel, to drive medical initiatives’ execution timelines and budget management
• Conducting medical assessment on formula/active ingredients’ efficacy & safety

• Implementation of KEE and external scientific engagement activities, may act as an interface on behalf of Haleon with external organizations including Health Authorities, Healthcare Organizations, External Experts etc
• Serve as a Haleon speaker for consumer education, as well as HCP education, such as public event, academic conference, livestreaming events.
• Developing medical statement for inquiries/challenges/consumers complaints
• With oversight from Wellness Medical Affairs Team lead to support Medical Affairs activities including but not restricted to:
  • Input on medical concepts, ethics and consumers safety and well-being
  • Medical input to data collection and analysis of Haleon products and competitors
  • Review and evaluation medical approval of promotional materials

• Supporting the China Medical Affairs Team in delivering whole China Medical team’s annual goals and objectives

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Master’s degree or above, Major in Medicine/Clinical Nutrition/Food Nutrition

• Medical Affairs industry experience (at least 5 years) operating in a commercial environment, preferably in the Nutrition or dietary supplements field

• Demonstrated business acumen

• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.  Proactive, with ability to anticipate and plan, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, make decisions and respond to tight timelines

• Ability and eagerness to challenge status quo; make quick decisions; and lead/operate successfully in an empowered organization.

• Strong communication, influencing and negotiations skills. Ability to facilitate alignment and collaboration across groups/regions.

Preferred

• Medical qualification (MD or equiv) or Ph.D degree preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of strong, multi-discipline experience including Research & Development, Innovation, Regulatory, Project Management or other functions

Diversity, Equity and 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 believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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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. It’s 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.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.

Consumer healthcare company spun off from GSK, making brands like Sensodyne, Advil, and Centrum. Based in Weybridge, UK.

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