Western Europe Science Hub Head

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Western Europe Science Hub Head

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Join Our Team as the Western Europe Science Hub Head at Opella!

Location – Reading UK

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally .

Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.

At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets , we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Set the strategic direction and allocate resources to prioritized opportunities to contribute to the Performance of the zone .
• Team Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of growth and performance . Build a fast acting, collaborative, outcome obsessed, risk taking & innovative Science culture
• Regulatory and Medical Strategies: Ensure compliance with health authority requirements and drive scientific recommendations , leading the European strategic Coordination team. Evaluate and define a portfolio approach for Medical value creation across Zones
• Innovation Management: Promote scientific innovation and manage regulatory strategies for new and existing products. Actively shape the regional business strategy through input into the zone and possible external advocacy plan in collaborations with local trade associations

Key Requirements:

• Educational Background: Degree in Science or higher (Ph.D. preferred).
• Experience: Extensive experience in Science Affairs, including leadership roles and experience in multiple regions.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional executive communication skills.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to evaluate relevant areas of operation and develop plans consistent with long-term organizational interests.
• Team Leadership: Ability to build cohesive, high-performance teams.
• Cultural Fit: Embrace our values of teamwork, integrity, respect, and courage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Evaluate relevant areas of operation, formulate objectives, and set priorities in a contextually relevant way. Develop plans consistent with long-term organizational interests.
• Business Acumen: Effectively use economic, financial, market, stakeholder, and industry-specific indicators to fully understand and improve business results.
• Judgment: Draw logical conclusions based on acquired information and analytical rigor in problem-solving. Make effective decisions even when information is ambiguous or incomplete.
• Team Leadership: Build cohesive, high-performance teams that take accountability and achieve required results.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Change Leadership: Demonstrate support and drive for innovation and organizational transformation. Lead change initiatives effectively.
• Personal Leadership: Exhibit courage, choice, and commitment through the pursuit of excellence, trust, and accountability. Put patient, stakeholder, and organizational interests above personal interests.
• Drive: Take the lead and initiate activities with a high degree of passion and commitment. Strive to achieve challenging goals and improve performance.
• Learning Agility: Navigate first-time or unfamiliar situations effectively by extrapolating from other areas of expertise and knowledge. Continuously improve and develop self.

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other\’s backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

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