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Haleon; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health company is looking for a Quality Control Manager in Kuala Lumpur to manage lab operations for incoming raw materials and packaging while ensuring compliance with SOPs and timely validation activities. The role requires a degree in chemistry and at least 5 years of experience in QC lab operations. This position offers an opportunity to lead and innovate within a thriving organization. Join us to contribute to improving everyday health for millions.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in QC Lab operation.
• Extensive knowledge of validation activities.
• Ability to supervise QC personnel effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab operations for incoming raw materials and packaging.
• Ensure compliance with SOP and maintain testing schedules.
• Review test results and approve worksheets.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for assigned areas.
• Oversee lab validation activities and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Management Skills

Validation Techniques

Quality Control Knowledge

Education

Degree in Science (Chemistry or related field)

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.

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.

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

About the role

Managing Incoming Raw Materials, Packaging Materials and Validation Section in daily lab operation. Ensure Incoming raw Materials and Packaging Materials samples are tested and release timely and in charge of overall lab validation activities including AMV, Method Transfer, spreadsheet validation and Validation review.

Role Responsibilities

1. To ensure smooth operation of Incoming Raw Materials, Packaging Materials and Validation section with compliance to SOP and laboratory procedures: -

• Use validated testing methods, adherence to schedule maintenance and calibration program, use of valid reference standard and adherence to Out of specification procedure.
• To oversee the Raw Material, Packaging Material and Validation section daily operation and ensure sub-ordinates QC Analyst has completed the OJT program on specific equipment and skills that related to their assigned task and has pass the competency assessment prior start testing.

2. To review and approve worksheet of the test results of incoming and retest raw materials and packaging materials once all specification is met with the approved specification.

3. To ensure testing and approval of raw materials and packaging materials are done in timely manner as following to schedule and always keep track the testing flow to meet the monthly section KPI.

4. SOP/WI Author and Subject Matter Expert for assigned area and instrument including generation, revision and obsolete of related new SOPs or Work Instructions.

5. To ensure all validation activities are done as following to SVMP schedule and adherence to agreed project timeline from project governance meeting.

6. In charge of overall lab validation activities including AMV, Method Transfer, spreadsheet validation and Validation review by managing the task among team members to achieve timely completion of each task with supervision.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in science in Chemistry or any related field.
• 5 years’ experience in QC Lab operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor science in Chemistry or any related field.
• Vast knowledge and experience in validation activities.
• Skilled in supervising QC personnel and overseeing daily operations within the quality control function.

Location – this role is based in: Ulu Kelang/Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

This position is a grade: 8

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

We’re 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

Job Posting End Date

2026-02-27

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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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

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