Analytical Lab Services Lead - MEA

Job Purpose:

MEA Analytical Lead is accountable for leading the Analytical activities in Supply Chain for Haleon Commercial products.

The Analytical Lead is responsible to provide support as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for analytical topics with a focus on Analytical method transfers to CMO, LOC and Haleon sites in MEA BU

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical expertise to the Supply Chain organization.
• Provide expertise in the areas of Laboratory Analytics to the MEA Supply Chain organization to ensure that analytical methods are fit for purpose and in compliance with regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with the CMO Quality, LOC Quality and Haleon site Quality teams and laboratories to ensure that analytical methods are adequately developed, validated, transferred, maintained and support Issue Management as required.
• Serve as analytical SME for method transfers as executed by the Supply Chain network.
• Provide direction during lab troubleshooting and lead internal Haleon analytical troubleshooting efforts as required.
• Utilize proactive thinking to generate creative solutions to complex technical problems.
• Serve as the analytical SME for Health Authority queries during regulatory interactions.
• Drive analytical strategy with a focus on continuous improvement, laboratory efficiency gains and implementation of state-of-the-art technical solutions across MEA BU.
• Provide training on Analytical related topics to other functions.
• Provide expertise to support laboratory maturity improvement and digitization programs across MEA BU.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent,
• MS, Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry is preferred.
• 8 -10 years in the pharmaceutical industry with operational experience in an analytical laboratory; profound experience in analytical technology.
• Pharmaceutical industry with operational experience in an analytical laboratory
• Profound experience in analytical technology.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical quality management systems / quality process, standards, and compliance through past hands-on operational experiences such as participating in the design, implementation, and practical use of the Analytical Laboratory Systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (oral and written).
• Proficient in technical writing skills, strategical thinking and influencing without direct authority.
• Understanding and appreciation of diversity with the local, regional, and global culture, inclusive leader.
• Demonstrates leadership boldness but not losing the participative and engaging management style.
• Results-driven individual with a strong customer and quality focus.
• An established individual who can demonstrate his/her ability to drive quality performance across functions and globally.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office) with demonstrated skills in the use of word processing, spread sheets, databases & information management systems.
• Highly flexible and possesses relevant experience in working in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.