Innovation Insights Lead - OTC

About 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 and evolved into an exciting new chapter 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. We fully realize the potential of our business and people through our Win as One strategy, putting our purpose—delivering better everyday health with humanity—at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role

The Innovation Insights Lead – OTC will be a strategic partner to the Innovation team, serving as a key voice in the Innovation Strategy. You will lead the end-to-end learning agenda for key OTC innovations in the US market, including Pain, Cough, Cold, Flu, and Allergy categories with brands such as Advil, Voltaren, Excedrin, Robitussin, Theraflu, and Flonase. The role involves leveraging insights to drive clarity about successful innovations (proposition, packaging, claims, messaging) and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure innovations are rooted in consumer needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive, in partnership with the Innovation Lead, the Innovation Strategy, curating existing knowledge from different sources to inform our Innovation Pillars.
• Own the end-to-end Innovation research as established in the Innovation Operating Model.
• Drive agile, fit-to-purpose decision-making, ensuring quality execution without compromising speed to market.
• Serve as an instrumental stakeholder and the “voice of the consumer” in strategic discussions with Innovation, Brand, Customer Strategy, R&D, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Category/Brand Insights and Shopper Insights to mine existing foundational insights.
• Clearly articulate recommendations based on existing knowledge, including current insights and new research.
• Pilot new research methodologies to understand “what’s next” in driving precision and agility.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in strategy, brand management, innovation, consumer/shopper insights, analytics, or roles involving simplicity in complex situations.
• Experience managing multi-project workloads with strong written and functional/technical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Familiarity with secondary data sources (e.g., Circana, Numerator).
• Experience with consumer/shopper research methods.
• Experience using do-it-yourself market research tools, analytics platforms, and/or AI-driven approaches to design, execute, and synthesize research.
• Agile and quick learner with strong strategic abilities and mindset.
• Excellent communicator and presenter, with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with different leadership styles.
• Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders and cross-functional colleagues.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends from multiple sources and translate insights into compelling storytelling.

Location

This is a hybrid position based in Warren, NJ, requiring on-site presence 3 days per week.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $121,952 – $167,684 USD, plus a 12% annual target bonus.

Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that includes:

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
• A generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Time off programs, including 6 months of paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for benefits on day one, including healthcare programs where the company pays the majority of medical coverage for you and your family.
• Opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs.