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: Site Name: Finance Center Building, Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur Posted Date: Apr 11 2022 Why Consumer Healthcare? Right now, we're on an incredible journey as we prepare to become the first independent, 100% focused consumer healthcare : Site Name: Finance Center Building, Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur Posted Date: Apr 11 2022 Why Consumer Healthcare Right now, we're on an incredible journey as we prepare to become the first independent, 100% focused consumer healthcare company. We're doing this at a time when the work we do has never mattered more. Better everyday health is about improving the health and wellness of the consumers that we touch every year - over a billion and a half of them - and it goes beyond products. It's about truly helping people manage their health proactively in different ways as consumer needs evolve. 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. We are currently looking for experienced NPD (New Product Development) Senior Scientist for Consumer Healthcare business. You will be responsible for leading and driving NPD activities for local star. drive for profit and simple innovations for Power brands for wider Asia. You will also ensure that the voice of the consumer is heard, and that consumer input drives the initiatives pursued. You will also be leading the connection with all R&D, Commercial, and Supply Chain functions to enable the building of a robust project for delivery into the pipeline. Other Responsibilities: Strong Technical Knowledge Strong technical (formulation and process) knowledge to deliver the Innovation and development pipeline as part of our Innovation aspiration. Continuously upgrading the technical knowledge in team and organization through in house and external search. Execution Powerhouse Deliver NPD activities for innovation projects in close collaboration with cross functional teams and successfully transitions them into Commercialization. Provide technical support and project leadership for identified innovation opportunities. Consumer and Customer-Obsessed Serve as the voice of the consumer when developing innovation opportunities through close interaction with consumer insights and product understanding, driving early consumer input / technical consumer understanding into innovation ideas. Create technical and product understanding research plans to fit overall project deliverables. Data-Driven Perform comprehensive, sophisticated and critical evaluation of internal and external data Author technical papers/presentations to enhance personal, departmental and corporate reputation. Lead Due Diligence on external innovation opportunities to deliver strong technical recommendations Agile Deliver innovative and better ways of doing things actively look to eliminate non-value-added steps out of processes and procedures Mentor and advise colleagues when unexpected results occur or when major changes to project plans are considered. Why you We look for people who appreciate the importance of safety and quality and strive to continuously improve our performance and practices. We work in an open and transparent environment so you'll be someone who treats others with respect and integrity - as you will be treated yourself. Ideally, we are looking for someone with: Master / PhD Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Engineering or related science (Food Science) 10 years of relevant NPD experience in Consumer Healthcare or FMCG industry Strong collaboration skills who can manage R&D teams and cross functional teams and delivers innovation pipeline in a highly matrixed organization. A strong technical understanding on the requirements to deliver innovation (across medicines/Dietary supplements , consumer goods, and devices) to the marketplace is necessary along with a good grasp of the challenges associated with the other core areas in order for the incumbent to deal with the technical complexity inherent in the role and to understand the regulatory, quality and safety implications of any decisions made. Experience of partnering with Regulatory, Product Development, Supply Chain and Clinical Development on the requirements for product development and an understanding of the approval processes. Experience in consumer-focused global healthcare related products / brand management. Maintains external networks and represents the organization on many topics in the role of Innovation. Experience of working in highly complex matrix organization Proven ability to solve complex technical and operational problems in a timely manner. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In Consumer Healthcare we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. .LI-GSK Our goal is to be one of the world's most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. 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