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.

Digital & Tech Partner OTC & EU

The R&D Tech Business Partner – OTC provides senior techno‑functional leadership to enable Haleon’s OTC categories, including Pain, Respiratory, Digestive Health, and Skin. The role focuses on accelerating innovation pipelines, Rx‑to‑OTC switches, and lifecycle management through integrated digital, data, and AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Category & Portfolio Enablement

• Partner with OTC R&D, Category, and Market teams to translate innovation and lifecycle strategies into technology roadmaps.

• Enable digital capabilities supporting Rx‑to‑OTC transitions, claims substantiation, and global dossier readiness.

Data, AI & RWD Leadership

• Define and enable platforms for Real‑World Evidence, post‑launch insights, and consumer usage data.

• Partner with Data Science teams to deploy AI/ML solutions supporting signal detection, formulation optimization, and benefit differentiation

Cross‑Functional Influence

• Align R&D, Regulatory, Medical, Safety, and Commercial stakeholders on tech‑enabled innovation priorities.

• Facilitate decision forums assessing feasibility, risk, and value of OTC technology investments.

Product Ownership & Delivery Oversight

• Own product direction for OTC‑critical digital products including innovation PPM, RWD platforms, and insight dashboards.

• Drive adoption, change management, and measurable value realization across OTC programs. 

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with 7+ years' experience in R&D, OTC, Consumer Healthcare, Digital, Data, or Technology functions.

• Track record of translating business strategy into technology roadmaps, digital products, and measurable business outcomes.

• Experience delivering digital, data, and AI-enabled solutions supporting innovation, product development, or lifecycle management.

• Experience with Agile product management, software delivery, and cross-functional product teams.

• Strong understanding of OTC product development, Rx-to-OTC switches, claims substantiation, and consumer health data ecosystems.

• Experience with Real World Data (RWD), analytics platforms, and AI/ML-enabled business solutions.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across R&D, Regulatory, Medical, Safety, and Commercial functions.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive decisions through data and evidence. 

• Relentless focus on business value, simplification, product adoption, and enabling innovation through technology.

 Job Posting End Date

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.