Welcome to 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, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one 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.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

The Technology and Innovation Director will lead and develop a high-performing Technical team to drive product lifecycle excellence, process optimization, and innovation at the Lincoln Nebraska site. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of supply, compliance, and strategic growth through technical leadership, capability building, and continuous improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Build and coach a high-performing team, manage performance, foster engagement, and support talent development including succession planning and graduate programs.
• Technical Strategy & Execution:
  • Oversee all technical aspects of product lifecycle: NPI, tech transfers, PPQ/PCQ, change control, risk management, and packaging/materials sourcing.
  • Lead process and packaging engineering, artwork delivery, and supplier de-risking initiatives.
  • Drive technical excellence through process capability improvements, control strategies, and robust verification.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide matrix leadership across Technical, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Packaging, and Logistics to translate strategies into operational execution.
• Innovation & Optimization: Implement new technologies and best practices to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product robustness.
• Issue Resolution & Compliance: Lead rapid resolution of technical issues using RCA and CAPA methodologies; ensure GMP/GxP compliance and support audits.
• Performance & Budget Management: Establish KPIs, manage budgets effectively, and deliver cost-saving initiatives aligned with site metrics.
• Strategic Growth & External Engagement: Collaborate with Commercial, Category, and R&D teams to integrate technical insights into broader business strategies.

Leadership Accountabilities

• Safety & Environment: Champion EHS standards, conduct regular safety assessments, and foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental responsibility.
• Health & Wellbeing: Monitor team wellbeing, support preventive health programs, and promote work-life balance and conflict resolution.
• Quality Culture: Uphold product safety and compliance, lead quality initiatives, and drive continuous improvement through audits and deviation management.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science fields is required.
• Minimum of 3 years in technology implementation and production is a must.
• A minimum of 5 years in technical leadership within manufacturing or R&D is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering or Science fields (or other relevant advanced degree)
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and project/change management.
• Deep understanding of GMP, regulatory standards, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to enable and driving change, delivering solutions, developing people and building relationships across multiple interfaces in a matrix environment
• Excellent organizational, project management skills on major technical and/or capital projects
• Ability to use and interpret data to drive decision making at both tactical and strategic level
• Understanding of quality by design and risk management approaches
• Understanding of pharmaceutical/product development
• Knowledge of manufacturing unit operations and plant/laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels in the organization

Location:  Lincoln, NE with in-office requirements. This is not a remote position.

Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward pa