Global R&D Risk and Compliance Manager

Haleon; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon is recruiting for a senior Risk & Compliance leader to ensure compliant organization and robust inspection readiness within the RDP framework. You will oversee risk governance for R&D, coordinate regulatory intelligence for GVP, GCP, GLP, and drive KPI-based improvements, collaborating across functions.

The role requires a Life Science degree with 8+ years of experience in risk, compliance, and quality within R&D, with advanced science degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Life Science degree required.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in management of Risk, Compliance and Quality in R&D functions (e.g. Clinical, Regulatory, Safety, PV, etc.).
• Advanced Degree in science related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Risk and Compliance oversight in RDP.
• Set, deploy and maintain meaningful KPIs/metrics for compliant organization and continuous improvement.
• Own and drive monitoring processes; oversee controls (processes/standards, training, etc.).
• Support RDP risk management (identification, control strategy, residual risk, prioritization).
• Coordinate regulatory intelligence monitoring for GVP, GCP, GLP requirements.
• May support QPPV with input to PSMF and data collation for oversight.
• Establish and maintain risk management structures (SOPs, templates, risk register, charter).
• Train RDP/R&D on Compliance and Risk management.
• Collect and consolidate risk information for risk assessment.
• Coordinate risk management forum as secretariat.
• Serve as contact between Enterprise Risk & Audit and R&D functions.
• Develop materials to aid Compliance and Risk management.

Skills

Communication at all levels

Adaptability

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Life Science degree

Advanced degree in science

Job description

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.

POSITION PURPOSE

To ensure and enable compliant organization and robust inspection readiness by Having Risk and Compliance oversight in RDP organization. Ensuring appropriate Risk Governance of risks owned/monitored by R&D Head and CMO through the coordination of risk management forum (i.e., CMO ROC and R&D CRF). Providing expertise and support (Center of Excellence) to RDP and R&D functions in areas of Risk, Compliance and Management Monitoring.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Risk and Compliance oversight in RDP
• Set, deploy and maintain meaningful KPIs/metrics that enable compliant organization and drive continuous improvement programs.
• Own and drive management monitoring process and have oversight of other relevant controls (e.g. processes/standards, training, etc.) if appropriate.
• Support RDP responsible in risk management (identification, control strategy, assessment of residual risk and prioritization).
• Coordinate regulatory intelligence monitoring (regulation/consultation) for GVP, GCP, GLP regulatory requirements.
• May support Haleon QPPV as required including but not limited to i) input to PSMF ii) collection & collation of data for QPPV oversight
• Risk Governance in RDP and R&D
• Establish and maintain appropriate structures and processes of risk management (SOP, templates, risk register, charter) and train RDP/R&D responsible accordingly.
• Set, deploy and maintain meaningful KPIs/metrics that enable monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the risk management framework and control.
• Collect and consolidate relevant information from risk owners into risk management forum to support overall compliance and risk assessment.
• Coordinate risk management forum (i.e., CMO ROC and R&D CRF) as secretariat.
• Center of Excellence
• Be the contact point between Enterprise Risk & Audit and R&D functions.
• Articulate and communicate risk management principles/model within R&D.
• Develop supportive materials (templates, training, etc.) to help RDP and R&D functions in Compliance and Risk management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Life Science (or equivalent) degree.

Minimum 8 years’ experience in management of Risk, Compliance and Quality in R&D functions (e.g. Clinical, Regulatory, Safety, PV, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degree in science related field.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• A broad scientific/pharmaceutical industry background with relevant experience in R&D functions (e.g. Clinical, Regulatory, Safety, PV, etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels (communication adapted to audience), and to influence, negotiate and partner with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and quick learner who proactively shares knowledge and welcomes knowledge and feedback from other team members.
• Ability to challenge ways of working, bring new ideas and seek any opportunity for continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing business and risk environment.
• Ability to effectively organise work and prioritize/run several activities in parallel being in the meantime responsive to emerging request.
• Ability to work independently and proactively towards resolution of complex problems.
• Demonstrated project management skills and management of complex cross-functional activities.
• Agility to navigate through matrix organisation with ability to remove silo, inefficiencies, ambiguity bringing clarity/pragmatic view instead.
• Agility with data (KPIs, metric), ability to identify relevant ones, analyze them and come up with meaningful report and relevant actions/continuous improvement.
• Agility with quality tools, risk management tools and IT savvy.

Why Haleon?

Our Win as One Framework is a simple, stretching definition of our future direction. It includes our purpose, ambitions, strategic drivers, and behaviours that will enable us to Win as One. This framework guides our decision-making, strategy, and culture. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Consumer first, always: Engage key business counterparts and operational stakeholders to deliver operational execution of Haleon strategies related to eCommerce activities, always putting the consumer first.
• Collaborate for impact: Establish and maintain relationships with critical groups to ensure customer knowledge is utilized to inform and deliver on the eCommerce roadmap, collaborating for impact.
• Unlock value, at pace: Drive business process improvement throughout the commercial and operational support teams, unlocking value at pace.
• Grow myself and others: Continuously look for opportunities to learn, build skills, and share learning, growing myself and others.

Code of Conduct as a Leader within Haleon

Code of Conduct as a Leader within Haleon , as a manager, you have an important responsibility to ensure that this Code is applied correctly and to promote an ethical culture. Be the role model that brings our Code to life, by always acting with the highest ethical standards. Ensure your team, especially new members, are familiar with our Code and the Ethics & Compliance contact, in your market. Maintain an environment of trust that allows all to Speak Up, reinforcing the guarantee of anonymity and non-retaliation. Listen to your team and promptly raise any compliance concerns you become aware of. Make any necessary corrective and preventive decisions, in a timely manner. Recognize those in your team who display ethical behavior; share examples of good ethical decision-making, so all understand how we expect them to act. Provide timely support into any company investigation of potential wrongdoing.

Job Posting End Date

2026-10-04

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.

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Note to candidates

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