The Sr. Director, Design & Development reports to the Vitality & Wellbeing Lead and is the R&D leader within the team. The Design & Development Lead will identify and ensure on-time delivery of solutions for Vitality & Wellbeing platforms in Heartburn, Digestive Health (more broadly), Sexual Health and Sleep/Stress/Energy/Mental Acuity. This is a hybrid leadership role, in which the colleague will operate at a strategic level (working with need-state lead and key partner functions to identify innovative opportunities and technologies) while also directly managing the scientists engaged in delivering the programs needed to achieve the team’s growth targets. He or she will also build and maintain an engaged and innovative culture within the R&D team. The position will require strong partnership and collaboration across global functions, Health and Wellness teams, PGS, etc.
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- Provide pipeline solutions (products and technologies) for the Vitality & Wellbeing consumer needs – Heartburn, Digestive Health, Sexual Health and Sleep/Stress/Energy/Mental Acuity.
- Provide pipeline solutions to support continued growth of core Vitality & Wellbeing brands – Nexium, PreparationH, etc
- Quick to identify and learn new technology applications for Vitality & Wellbeing solutions and lead Design team in the uptake, application, and delivery of technology.
- Identify and drive key technology platforms, partnerships and lead definition of a clear technology/innovation roadmap to achieve growth targets in new and existing consumer areas.
- Provide direction and leadership to the product design teams to deliver consumer-led innovation which support delivery of the Vitality & Wellbeing strategy and financial commitments
- Ensure that product design team’s approach to innovation and delivery is robust, scientifically sound, compliant, and places a premium on commercial feasibility and consumer surprise/delight.
- Provide oversight and leadership to the Project Teams as assigned or serve as a project technical leader
- Contribute to a collaborative team dynamic within the Vitality & Wellbeing team by cultivating positive connections with cross-functional leaders within and outside of the V&W team
- Develop, mentor and reward colleagues to develop a rich pipeline of future PCH leaders
Qualifications
• Degree – PhD preferred in pharmaceutical, physical or biological sciences. Masters Degree will be considered with commensurate experience
• Minimum 12 years of industry experience, with particular emphasis in the consumer healthcare products space and ideally in both research and development
• Strong leadership, collaboration/relationship-building skills and ability to engage across multiple functions/cultures at a senior level
• Experience developing NDA (new drug application) products and bringing both NDA and monograph products to market. Experience in Digestive Health and/or Rx-to-OTC Switch preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver innovations in a quick and nimble manner in a high-paced consumer environment
• Experience working in a virtual and matrix environment
• Open minded. Dares to try new things and is willing to take well-considered risks
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and oversight capabilities
• Professional maturity and presence with advanced written and verbal communications skills
• Able to use sound judgment in ambiguous situations and adapt to frequent change
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