Strategic Medical Sciences Category Manager

Haleon plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon plc is seeking a Senior Category Manager- Medical Sciences to drive procurement strategy for consumer safety services, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, and evidence generation. You will partner with Senior Stakeholders in Consumer Safety and OH & OTC Product Category to deliver a consumer-centric procurement vision.

You will lead category strategy, manage key vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee end-to-end procurement processes across geographies while ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement for R&D categories within consumer health.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Ability to execute strategic plans across geographies and regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategy for Medical Sciences.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and ensure performance.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes and strategic RFPs.
• Drive cost productivity while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Consumer Safety and OH/OTC to align with business goals.

Skills

Procurement category management

Stakeholder collaboration

Contract negotiation

R&D knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Business

Experience in R&D in Consumer Healthcare

CIPS qualified

Job description

Haleon plc is seeking a Senior Category Manager- Medical Sciences to drive procurement strategy for consumer safety services, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, and evidence generation. You will partner with Senior Stakeholders in Consumer Safety and OH & OTC Product Category to deliver a consumer-centric procurement vision.

You will lead category strategy, manage key vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee end-to-end procurement processes across geographies while ensuring regulatory compliance