Quality Control Lead

About Haleon: Hello. Were Haleon. A new world-leading consumer healthcare company. Shaped by all of us. Together, were 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. Whats more, were achieving it in a company that were building together. In an environment that were co-creating. And a culture thats uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isnt a question. Job Purpose: Manage the Site Quality Control laboratories (i.e., incoming materials testing, finished products testing and microbiological testing) to ensure compliance of laboratory activities and associated Quality systems with the requirements of the Haleon Quality Management system and all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements across the lifecycle of all products manufactured at Jamshoro. Establish and maintain Quality System for the Quality Control laboratories; ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are in place and that compliance with cGMP is maintained through ongoing training self-inspection and internal audits. Ensure the implementation and on-going monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Quality Indicators (KQIs) for the Quality Control laboratories. Ensure that the Quality Control Laboratories operates in a cost effective and efficient manner and maintain an innovative approach based on productivity improvement and implementation of best practices. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Quality Control laboratories (i.e., raw materials testing finished products testing packaging material testing and microbiology testing). Provide analytical competence and technology (i.e., all persons are trained, and all equipment are latest and qualified) to the site so that all analytical activities comply with the Haleon Quality Management system using validated methods and meets current specification and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of testing of all samples and materials as per current specification.
• Ensure that lead and response time standards provide internal business customers with service levels that support key business performance requirements.
• Ensure service levels to external customers and patients meet established requirements and expectations. Implement workflow optimization initiatives to positively impact cycle time, productivity, and quality of work.
• To ensure to Incorporate Haleon QMS requirements and applicable local quality standards (e.g., GMP, ICH, ISO) and regulations into site policies, procedures, and processes. Manage timely and efficient document review/revision processes to ensure compliance with current standards.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPI) and quality performance indicators (QPI) for site QC operations. Develop efficient data gathering mechanisms, assess performance data, and implement actions that improve performance levels.
• Establish and actively maintain internal/external customer service relations in accordance with corporate shared values. Work with corporate and/or industry groups to share and implement best practices.
• Develop annual departmental objectives that incorporate Global Quality and site business performance initiatives. Link departmental objectives to individual goals and objectives using the performance review process.
• Use the performance review and talent management processes to maintain a high performance, energized work team. Construct succession plans for key positions.
• Ensure that adequate and timely support for all investigations (including OOS and OOE) and troubleshooting is provided, where needed in conjunction with nominated third parties and other involved Haleon functions to minimize impact on product availability and sales.
• Assist the local QA units with preparation, management and follow up of Health Authority inspections, as needed and Review and monitor action plans for correction of audit observations related to the Quality Control laboratories and follow-up as appropriate.
• Utilize active thinking to generate creative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Comply and ensure compliance to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Quality and other related policies, guidelines, and requirements as applicable by law and Haleon Corporate Guidelines.
• Comply and ensure compliance to Environment, Health and Safety policies, guidelines, and requirements as applicable by law and Haleon Corporate Guidelines.
• Any other responsibility assigned from time to time as per business requirements.

Skills and Competencies:

• MSc I Pharm D (Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Pharmacy).
• 10 - 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Good communication skills and customer focus.
• Proactive approach, ability to work independently and coordinate with cross functional teams.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects.
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines with accuracy and confidence.
• Ability to take the initiative and driven by the desire for continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of business function and context e.g., specific regulatory requirements, standard practice etc.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Good customer focus capability.

Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes. Why Join Us? The future of everyday health is changing. And were the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before. And make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable. For more and more people. So join us, as we build one of the worlds leading consumer healthcare companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands. To better understand peoples everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way. To change individual and societal behavior. In our efforts to further tackle barriers that may be standing in our way, we have implemented what we call a Hybrid Working model, known as Home office. Home office in the country of employment is permitted for all employees whose position allows it. The employee and the manager agree on the circumstances in which working from the office is required and in which the employee can work remotely or specific local arrangements. This helps us with ensuring that we maintain a healthy work-life balance, and give our best to our people. Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. And join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives. The way we see it, every day is an opportunity for better. And were going all in to realize it. Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/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 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. 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 understanding how 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. Accommodation Requests If you require a reasonable 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 accommodations you are requesting. Well provide all reasonable accommodations to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.