Cluster Expert Lead

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

The purpose of this role is to drive healthcare professionals’ endorsement of Haleon brands. This role combines responsibility for: setting up local strategy based on CEE one, delivery of the right content for LOC (based on global/ CEE materials and best practices), excellent implementation and continuous improvement of effectiveness of expert activities in the market.

Key transformation pillars include understanding of external environment to shape right strategy and follow through with local teams to ensure brilliant execution and end-to-end effectiveness continuous assessment.

Role Responsibilities

Define local Expert activities strategy based on CEE Transformation Strategy driving advocacy for our brands in the market. Define key focus areas that will enable expert marketing to drive expert advocacy for Haleon priority brands.

Understand expert environment in the market. Drive continuous knowledge gathering across categories and HCPs targets.

Definition of HCP target audience segmentation and specific target for the market

Definition of specific KPIs and impact on advocacy- business impact

Definition of connection channels with defined HCPs targets. Close co-operation with Marketing and Expert Field Force, including (and not limited to): face to face, digital, conferences, events

Top claims and RTBs required to deliver right mindset shift per target and segment, as well as delivery of Advocacy KPIs

Influence key local stakeholders, including Local Leadership Team to enable proper resources allocation to drive effective and business impactful expert activities in the market

Lead and inspire expert team (Expert Marketing, Expert Digital Activation managers, Dental Field Force ) in LOC driving engagement and high quality results

Inspire and influence local organization behind expert activities

Work closely with local Marketing Head as well as Sales Head to deliver best in class, fully aligned behind strategy and priorities local activation.

Close co-operation with CEE Expert Marketing and Effectiveness Manager to provide feedback on local activities, key opportunities, and challenges, as well as gather knowledge on global/ CEE best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

Fluent English

Business management (MBA preferred)

At least 12 years’ experience in FMCG/OTC marketing and sales. Expert Lead in the market needs to combine strong marketing experience with field force management.

Experience in targeting HPCs and/ or B2B experience is a must

Experience and proven track record in leadership of direct team

Proven track record of leading transformation of a business

Strong experience in management of filed force effectiveness with proven track record of improvement.

Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders in an organization.

Proven track record in matrix organization and problem solving.

Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders

Being bold in moving things forward, pragmatic in turning data into actions, brings outside in.

Haleon Leadership Expectations:

Drives growth: takes accountability for delivering results; pragmatically turns data into action; is bold in moving things forward.

Deeply understands our consumers & customers: brings the outside in; is focused on the future; drives curiosity.

Builds one ‘Haleon’: is purpose-driven; breaks down barriers; adapts style for positive impact.

Motivates & unleashes potential: cares and includes; grows others; inspires others.

Lives our Haleon Values: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Location – this role is based in: Poland, Warsaw or Hungary, Budapest

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What we offer?

Haleon offers a dynamic hybrid work model, allowing you to achieve a balance between professional and personal life. Enjoy an attractive reward package that includes an annual bonus, awards for outstanding performance, and recognition for additional achievements and engagement. We prioritize your well-being by providing extensive support for work-life balance, offering flexible working solutions, including the possibility of very flexible hybrid work and engaging in various health and well-being activities. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our open and inclusive environment, which welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, embracing diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, and any other characteristic. As part of our commitment to your health, we provide a private medical package for both employees and their eligible counterparts as per local policy. Our personalized learning approach ensures continuous growth and development in your professional journey. Join a supportive community that values collaboration and inclusivity and take part in integration events that foster a sense of belonging.

Haleon rewards your contribution with a benefits package depending on each CEE locations. More detailed information will be disclosed at a further stage of recruitment process.

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