Director Research & Development Sites Workplace Solutions

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.

In WorkPlace Solutions (WPS) our unique contribution will accelerate Haleon's success by transforming the employee experience, inspiring everyone to be their best wherever they work.

WPS team is responsible for the full lifecycle of planning, execution, procurement and operations of Haleon's real estate portfolio consisting of complex R&D facilities, office buildings, and sales office sites.
The sites may be owned, leased or be occupied through a serviced space arrangement.

WPS works in close collaboration with our Global Support Function partners (Tech, HR, EHS, Legal etc) and relies extensively on our network of vendor partners to deliver a safe, productive and desirable work environment for all users of our sites.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future.
It's an opportunity to be part of something special.

Role Overview

The role of the Director of R&D Sites, Workplace Solutions is to provide proactive oversight and management of all facility operations, engineering and other services & projects at Haleon's R&D sites in Weybridge (UK) and Richmond (Virginia, USA); to act as the principal owner for Workplace Solutions activities; and to be the principal contact for senior stakeholders.
The incumbent will be responsible for managing a dedicated team across the R&D sites and works closely with others in WPS, Haleon, and various external service providers.
In addition, the role works closely with others in R&D and EHS to ensure all appropriate, health, safety and compliance processes are met.
The role will form part of the Workplace Solutions Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

This is a high impact, complex role with significant scope that spans across multiple functional areas and suppliers.

Business partnering & stakeholder management in Haleon:

• Build strategic relationships with senior Haleon R&D stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities to create value and to position WPS's value proposition.
• Work with key stakeholders and business partners to support operational management and 'future-proofing' for R&D sites.
• Partner with R&D, EHS and other Haleon functions to ensure ongoing responsibilities are met for various Duty Holder roles managing high severity risks, as well as other EHS and engineering risks.

Strategy execution:

• Align with the broader Haleon team and R&D, to work in collaboration and to provide local business requirements and market information for a ycohesive business and employee experience.
• Develop and execute strategies and projects aligned with the requirements of stakeholders, business partners and regulatory compliance bodies.
• Bring in best-in-class technical expertise to identify, develop and grow a diverse professional team of best suited 3rd party providers accountable for the delivery of a world-class end-to-end operations for the sites.
• Ensure readiness for on-boarding of other sites as and when required and that appropriate management and governance is in place to scale.

Drive operational efficiency:

• Challenge requirements and educate stakeholder to drive maximum contract and policy compliance, employee experience and strategy alignment
• Drive operational efficiencies across R&D areas and processes in scope
• Be responsible for planning, budgeting and driving cost efficiencies.

External supplier relationships:

• Manage all external partners responsible for site operations, engineering and capital projects.
• Build strategic relationships with key regional/local suppliers at a senior level and lead processes to ensure value is driven from these relationships.
• Ensure local considerations are accounted for in both global & regional supplier relationships.
• Ensure site-specific considerations are taken into account in global supplier negotiations and contracts.
• Develop and Implement Operational excellence strategies and plans for key regional/local suppliers to drive improvements against KPIs.

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Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum Level of EducationRequired:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technical or Science-related degree, required

Preferred Level of Education:
Master's Degree or other advanced relevant qualifications

Area of Specialization:
Engineering, Operations and Critical Environments, Procurement, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, and Stakeholder Management.

Job Related Experience:

• Preferred 10+ years of leadership experience with a large comparable company and proven record of management of complex R&D or other scientific facilities, preferably including GxP or other Critical Environment facilities.
• Demonstrated programme management capabilities and decision making proficiency.
• Proven competency in one or more risk management specializations:
  Process Safety Machinery Safety, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Utilities and Chemical Agents.
• Experience and knowledge of the Research & Development process and understands relevant requirements.
• Experience with and thorough understanding of statutory legislation and policy compliance responsibilities in a technically complex environment.

• Understanding of legal, compliance and regulatory frameworks

• Delivery focused and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with establishing strong working relationships with key external partners to deliver appropriate site services in agreement with established contracts.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and communication skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen.

Why is this level of experience required?

The role holder is expected to be able to:

• Influence senior leaders effectively.