Quality Control Manager

Haleon plc.; East Durham (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Healthcare coverage

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Haleon plc. seeks a senior Laboratory Quality leader to oversee all QC activities, ensure compliance with FDA/DEA and internal standards, and drive continuous improvement in the lab.

You will lead investigations, interact with regulators, manage resources, and guide analytical methods validation and equipment calibration. You will develop strategy and operational plans for the department, coach the team, and ensure effective cross-site communication while upholding Haleon’s quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or relevant field.
• 8 years of experience in an FDA regulated industry.
• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP’s/FDA and ICH Guidelines 8, 9, 10, 11.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and control lab activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Act as QC representative during FDA/DEA inspections and internal audits.
• Ensure testing of raw materials, finished products and microbiological testing aligns with SOPs.
• Lead complex laboratory investigations including OOS and OOT.
• Interact with Regulators and internal auditors.
• Develop analytical development programs and drive CI across the lab.
• Oversee budgeting, headcounts, expenses and asset utilization.
• Lead and mentor the QC department with performance management and training.

Skills

Quality control

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

8 years FDA regulated experience

5 years management experience

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.

About the role

Plans, organizes, directs and controls the entire Laboratory activities to assure full compliance with corporate policies and governmental regulations. Acts as an official Quality Control (QC) representative of the plant during FDA, DEA and internal/Corporate Inspections. Assures plant compliance with analytical testing requirements for the site.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure the site Quality Control unit (raw materials testing, finished product testing, and microbiological testing) operates in compliance with regulatory agencies’ requirements, company standards, and Site Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that laboratory activities comply with the most current testing methodologies published by regional Pharmacopeia standards (USP/EP and other)
• Establish a series of stretching, measurable improvement processes and metrics across the department which will be tracked to add value to both internal and external customers.
• Lead complex laboratory investigations (LIs) including Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT).
• Interact with Regulators and internal auditors.
• Analytical development program.
• CI & Capability (foster and drive CI throughout the lab organization in harmony with business & site objectives; in partnership with learning and development, optimizing and sustaining all the learning modalities within the analytical team.)
• Responsible for resource planning and oversight of asset utilization.
• Provide responsibility for other quality, product, and/or compliance activities as assigned.
• Is responsible for departmental budget controls (headcounts, expenses & capital) and HR company policy.
• Develops the strategy and clear operational plans for the department.
• Provides leadership to the QC department with responsibility for supporting and developing reports. Acts as a coach or mentor using appraisals, 1:1’s, training and development, performance management, talent management and reward and recognition.
• Communicates effectively and establishes processes to ensure smooth communication within the department, across functions and across sites. Ensures two‑way communications between Site Leadership and the department.
• Ensure proper planning and execution of testing of all samples and materials.
• Ensure that analytical methods are adequately validated and maintained.
• Ensure that analytical equipment is adequately calibrated and qualified prior to use and continuously kept in a qualified state.
• Ensure that stability samples are tested on time and the stability program is adequately managed. Ensure that retention samples are adequately kept and assessed.
• Ensures department participate in site’s internal audit program.
• Actively participate in FDA and other regulatory inspections for the site; support the issuance of a timely response to the Agency for any observations.
• Approves GMP related documentation such as SOPs, Change Controls, Deviations, Lab investigations, Stability reports, Validation/Qualification documents and Technical Reports. Approves any changes associated with these documents.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or relevant field
• 8 years of experience in an FDA regulated industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience
• Knowledge of cGMP’s/FDA and other Regulatory requirements such as ICH Guidelines 8, 9, 10, 11.
• Demonstrate initiative and analytical problem-solving skills – ability to use and interpret data to drive decision making at both tactical and strategic level.
• Requires project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well under high pressure and deadlines
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and a strong team player and a leader that fosters teamwork and promotes Company Values, Behaviors and Strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Conflict resolution and interaction management skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of the principles of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Project management, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (teamwork, effective negotiation, resolution of problems, decision making, critical aptitude, ability to interact with personnel from other areas, other disciplines and with external personnel (technical advisers, system providers, consultants for systems, among others).
• Language: English, good oral and written level.
• Computer Tools: Word, Excel, Power Point intermediate level.

Teh salary range for this position is $130,355 to 177,757 plus a 12% Performance Bonus.

Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

Job Posting End Date

2026-10-05

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.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

Accommodation Requests

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• Use subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’
• Your Name and contact information
• Requisition ID and Job Title you are interested in
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Note to candidates

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