LocalBrandsR&DLeadMacquarie Park,AustraliaVirginia,AustraliaPermanentPosted onApr. 07, 2025Closing onMay.11,2025Local Brands R&D Lead - ANZLocation:BrisbaneorSycney officesHybridworkingenvironmentAbout the jobAtOpella,ourScienceHb missionistoempowerour consumers to take ealthintheirHands!WithyourtalentandambitioncandoevenmoretobuildourSciencesactivitiesanddevelpbreakthroughinnovationsforconsYour job, as LocalBrandsR&DLead-ANZwithin ourANZ Science team,willberesponsiblefortheend-to-ationtolaunchinnovationinitiatThisisastand-aloneseniorleadershiprolethatiscritical todrivingthegrowthoftheANZmarketthroughScienceInnovationforlocal Vitamin&Supplementbrands-Cenovis,OstelinandNature'sOwn.AtechnicalR&Drolethatrequirestheleaclership andoperationalskillstoreallytake ownership end-to-endwithaproactiveapproachtoproblem-solving-bridgingtheconsumerneedsand science solutions toether.You will be partreringwithBrand&Innovation Leads,Marketing,Regulatory, Medical, Manufacturing&Development centerstoensureallthedotsareconnectedtodeliverte innovation projects inthe most effective,efficient andcreativeway.At Opella,the Consumer HealthcarebusinessunitofSanfid-largestplayerglobally in the Over-The-Ccunter(OTC)&Vitamins, Minerals&Supplements(VMS)market.Wehaveanunshakablebelefinthepowerof self-care and the roleit canplayincreatingahealthiersociety and a healthierplanet.That'swhywewanttomkeself-careassimpleasitshouldbebybeingcorsumer-led always,withscienceatourcore.Throughouruniqueandbalancedportfolioofmorethan100 loved brands,including15globalandlocalhigh-growth challengerssuchasTelfast,DulcolaxandBuscopan,we deliverourmission:helpingmorethanhalfabillionconsumerswordwide take theirhealthintheirhands.Thismissionisbroughttolifebyan11,000-strongteam,13best-in-classmanufacturingsites,and4specializedscience andinnovation development centers.We are also proud to be thefirstmajorfast-movingconsumerhealthcarecompanytoacheveBCorpcertification.Joinusonourmission.Health.In your hands.Main Responsibilities:Develop and deliver RD pipelineforlocalbrands Cenovis,Nature's Own and Ostelin,tomeetagreed innovation salestargets inline with brand strategyplanPrioritisethebrandsshort,medium&long--term R&D projects thatsupports claims,NPD,clinical trials and packaginginnovation,allwithafccus on sustainabilityEnsure delivery of selectedinnovationprojects,partnering withBrand and Innovation team tostrengthenoutputsusingconsumer-based insightsDesign and deliver pipelireforlocalbrandsbasedondifferentiated scienceUsing your project management skills to partnerwithinternalandexterral stakeholders to ensureexecutionisontimeand inbudgetStrong partnership with scienceteaminANZtoensure regulatory andmedical strategies anddirectionsarefullyaligned andvalidated accordinglyBuildrelationship withAustralian DevelopmentCentertoensuretheearlyengagement andcontributionoftheDCteam to theproductdesign,prototypingpment for launchStrong cross-functional team work and communicaticntoensurethatinnovationpipeline is deliveredEnsurethatallbasebusinessprotectionprojectsforlocalbrandsareidentified and prioritizedbased on riskEnsurethatastrongexternaltechngynetworkisbeingusedtodeliver&accelerate differentiatedtechopportunitiesInfluenceandadvisekey stakeholders & the leadershipteamonindustrytrends and new opporturnitiesforlocalbrands.Identifying and leverage external partnerships, supplirs,providers,keyopinionleaders,etc.to influence iinnovation for the ANZlocalbrandsActingastheResearch&Development Representative to support te strategicdirectionofthebrand&innovation team,byallocating local resourcestotheprioritizedinnovaticnopportunitiesAbout you:Qualifications:Degree in Scienceor Higherdegree (Ph.D.)Pharmacy or Nutrition qualificationshighlyregardedExperience:Ideally a minimum10xyearsTechnicalR&Dorscienceinnovationexperience in Pharmaceutical,FMCG(foodorbeverages) orconsumer healthcareis requiredPreferred5xyearsNewProductDevelopment(NPD)backgroundincomplimentarymedicine, health food innvation,beverages, specific to theAustralian market is a significant plusFamiliar with the scopeof innovations:BDopportunities,NPD,claims with significantimpact that needclinicals, novelingredients&formulaticn technologies,andsustainablesolutionsExperiencedinriskdiscussionsandriskmitigationplansE2E innovation,togetherwithexamplesofprojectmanagement from ideaationtolaunchoftheinrovation pipelineHighlyfamiliarwiththesccpeofinnovationsBDopportunities,NPD,claims with significant imact that needclinicals,novelingredients&formulationtechnologies,andsustainable solutionsSoft Skills:Strongscience leaderwhocantranslateconsumerinsightsandneedsintoscience solutions and asustainable brand ledpipelineLeadership:Abilitytopartner and influenceacross a matrixenvironment and seniorstakeholders,withexcellentlevelofcommunication skills andconfidence is key!Proactive and Hands-onapproach,positiveattitudeandteam-playerPassion for coaching,mentoring and leadingby exampleWhychooseus?Discoverendlessopportunitiestogrowyourtalentanddriveyourcareer,whetherit'sthroughapromotionorlateralmove,athomeorinternationally.Enjoyathoughtful,well-crafted rewards package that recognizesyourcontributionandamplifiesyourimpact.Multi-national organisationof globally loved ConsumerHealthcare brands and excitingportfolioofCTCandVMS(multivitaminand supplement) brands!State-of-the-artSciencelaband manufacturing facilitieson-siteatourbeautifulBrisbanebasedHQBrandnew,modernofficesinbothourVirginia,Brisbane and Macquare Park, Sydney locationsoffering a hyrbrid andflexibleworking environmentHighly collaborative and supportiveteamenvironmentandworkingculturenullPursue progress.Discoverextraordinary.Progress doesn'thappenwithoutpeople-peoplefromdifferentbackgrounds,in different locations,doing differentroles,all unitedbyonething:adesiretomake miracles happen.You can be one of thoepeople.Chasing change,embracing new ideas andexploringalltheopportunitieswehavetooffer.Let'spursue progress.And let'sdiscoverextraordinary together.AtSanofi,weprovideequalopportunitiestoallregardlessofrace,color,ancestry,religion,sex,nationalorigin, sexualorientation,age,citizenship,maritalstatus,disability,orgenderidentity.Watch'One day at sanofi' 7andcheckoutourDiversity Equity andInclusioninitiativesatsanofi.com☑
