Director, Innovation and Technical

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

The Technology and Innovation Director will lead and develop a high-performing Technical team to drive product lifecycle excellence, process optimization, and innovation at the Lincoln Nebraska site. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of supply, compliance, and strategic growth through technical leadership, capability building, and continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Build and coach a high-performing team, manage performance, foster engagement, and support talent development including succession planning and graduate programs.
• Technical Strategy & Execution:
  • Oversee all technical aspects of product lifecycle: NPI, tech transfers, PPQ/PCQ, change control, risk management, and packaging/materials sourcing.
  • Lead process and packaging engineering, artwork delivery, and supplier de-risking initiatives.
  • Drive technical excellence through process capability improvements, control strategies, and robust verification.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide matrix leadership across Technical, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Packaging, and Logistics to translate strategies into operational execution.
• Innovation & Optimization: Implement new technologies and best practices to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product robustness.
• Issue Resolution & Compliance: Lead rapid resolution of technical issues using RCA and CAPA methodologies; ensure GMP/GxP compliance and support audits.
• Performance & Budget Management: Establish KPIs, manage budgets effectively, and deliver cost-saving initiatives aligned with site metrics.
• Strategic Growth & External Engagement: Collaborate with Commercial, Category, and R&D teams to integrate technical insights into broader business strategies.

Leadership Accountabilities

• Safety & Environment: Champion EHS standards, conduct regular safety assessments, and foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental responsibility.
• Health & Wellbeing: Monitor team wellbeing, support preventive health programs, and promote work-life balance and conflict resolution.
• Quality Culture: Uphold product safety and compliance, lead quality initiatives, and drive continuous improvement through audits and deviation management.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science fields is required.
• Minimum of 3 years in technology implementation and production is a must.
• A minimum of 5 years in technical leadership within manufacturing or R&D is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering or Science fields (or other relevant advanced degree)
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and project/change management.
• Deep understanding of GMP, regulatory standards, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to enable and driving change, delivering solutions, developing people and building relationships across multiple interfaces in a matrix environment
• Excellent organizational, project management skills on major technical and/or capital projects
• Ability to use and interpret data to drive decision making at both tactical and strategic level
• Understanding of quality by design and risk management approaches
• Understanding of pharmaceutical/product development
• Knowledge of manufacturing unit operations and plant/laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels in the organization

Location:  Lincoln, NE with in-office requirements. This is not a remote position.

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

2025-12-10

 

 

 

 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

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to HR.AmericasSC-CS@haleon.com. Please include the following in your email: 

Use subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’ 

Your Name and contact information 

Requisition ID and Job Title you are interested in 

Location of Requisition (city/state or province/country) 

Description of specific accommodation you are requesting 

Please note: Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

 

 

 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.