At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital transformation in health categories and drive innovation through advanced technologies.
- Company: Join Haleon, a leader in consumer health with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and strategic growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of health technology and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in digital products, data/AI, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
About the role
Haleon is hiring a Director, IT Business Partner – Category Growth & advance technology Future Horizons to translate category ambition into technology reality. You will partner with Global Category Leads, R&D, Markets and D & T to build multi‑year digital and data roadmaps that accelerate innovation and growth across Oral Health, VMS, Pain, Respiratory, Digestive Health and Skin. You’ll lead Future Horizons technologies (RWD, AI/ML, sensory/virtual testing, external innovation systems), shape portfolio investments with Strategy and Finance, and act as the enterprise integrator across scientific, commercial and technology teams. We’re looking for a senior techno‑functional leader with deep experience in digital products, data/AI and consumer health/R&D ecosystems—someone who can influence executive stakeholders, drive adoption and deliver measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Strategy & Tech Enablement: Serve as the primary IT Business Partner and unified owner at the category interface in enabling capabilities required to support whitespace identification, innovation prioritization, consumer insights integration, and functional investments; translate category strategies into multi‑year digital & technology roadmaps spanning platforms, data assets, AI/ML, automation, and advanced analytics; identify digital enablers, capability gaps, and cross‑category reuse opportunities needed to power innovation pipelines across categories; shape category specific value cases integrating consumer, scientific, and technology insight; ensure all roadmaps align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance standards.
- Breakthrough and competitive business‑Technology innovation thought Leadership: Connect breakthrough sciences to scalable tech to minimize fragmentation and maximize value creation; lead the identification and evaluation of category enabling futuristic digital platform and services including Rx to OTC switches opportunities (AI/ML, digital health, advanced data platforms, sensors, virtual testing, etc.) that support Real World Data, Consumer Sensory, and External Innovation; partner with RWD and Data Science teams to define technology needs for acquisition, integration, and analysis of real‑world data (ideation, concepts, claims, packaging innovations, panels, digital health, etc.); support Consumer Sensory and Insights teams with digital tools for sensory panels/Observatory, experiment design, virtual shelves, and preference modelling; ensure outputs are integrated into data products used by R&D and Category teams; work with External Innovation team to define systems supporting opportunity scouting, evaluation, due diligence, and partnership management; ensure future‑horizon insights are incorporated into category strategies, R&D and Digital & Tech planning cycles, and enterprise technology roadmaps.
- Cross‑Functional stakeholder influence and Techno‑Functional Leadership: An enterprise growth role elevating technology as strategic growth lever going beyond the enabler and support function by partnering globally, shaping long‑range tech investment, and driving measurable growth outcome; act as the “connective tissue” across R&D, Category, Commercial, Regulatory, Medical, Supply Chain, and Digital & Tech to align on technology‑enabled innovation priorities; facilitate and chair cross‑functional forums to assess technical feasibility, digital readiness, data requirements, and resource implications for key initiatives; negotiate platform prioritization, sequencing, and trade‑offs with senior leaders, balancing short‑term delivery and long‑term strategic investments; build strong, trust‑based relationships across scientific, commercial, and technology stakeholders to drive adoption of digital and data‑enabled ways of working.
- Portfolio, Investment & Roadmap Governance: Provides senior governance required to harmonize platform strategies, avoid duplicative investments, improve sequencing and prioritization.
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Intapp is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the accounting and consulting sectors across EMEA. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Intapp provides ample opportunities for professional development and leadership coaching, ensuring that team members thrive in their careers while contributing to the company's strategic vision. The culture is built on accountability and high performance, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
Contact Details:
PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein) Recruitment Team
