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** Location: Mississauga or Ottawa **
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Advil, Voltaren, Robax, NeoCitran, Buckley's, Otrivin, and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.
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Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for public affairs? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to shape the future of corporate reputation at Haleon? If so, the Government Affairs Lead role could be exactly what you have been looking for.
Job Purpose:
As a Government Affairs Lead at Haleon, you will help develop and implement our Corporate Affairs strategy, with an emphasis on Government and Stakeholder Relations aligned to business goals. This role demands strong knowledge of the Canadian government, stakeholder management, consumer packaged goods and/or healthcare, and environmental sustainability. You will work with leaders across the company to strengthen our reputation, engage key stakeholders, and support key initiatives.
Why Join Haleon?

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus package.
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits program from day 1.
• Defined contribution pension plan with employer matching.
• Optional Haleon Savings Plan with employer matching.
• We offer all new parents at Haleon 26 weeks of fully paid leave, regardless of gender or sexuality.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture.
• Commitment to development and career progression.
• Hybrid working model
• Located in Mississauga or Ottawa.
• Fitness centre, annual fitness subsidy, and bistro onsite.

Key Responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR Corporate Affairs career. These responsibilities include some of the following...

• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs (Canada Business Unit) in executing the annual Corporate Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business priorities. This requires extensive experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Create and execute a government relations strategy that supports Haleon's goals and shapes health policy at provincial and federal levels.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders such as commercial, medical, regulatory, and sustainability teams to support coordinated strategy implementation in line with organizational priorities.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as policymakers, healthcare providers, industry groups, and community partners.
• Regular interaction with Canadian Leadership Team and Global Corporate Affairs colleagues.
• Trusted advisor to senior leaders on government and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply deep knowledge of the CPG/Health industry--including market trends, external landscape, and government/stakeholder perspectives--to guide strategic decision-making.
• Develop and execute content for relevant (social media and earned media) campaigns for the market/BU, including advocacy, and corporate brand campaigns as it relates to GR activities. Your extensive experience in campaign development and execution will be essential.
• Support leaders with external engagement opportunities such as speaking opportunities and ensure consistent messaging aligned with the company's strategy, values, and government relations activities.
• Lead initiatives that promote responsible social business, and community engagement. Your role will involve developing and implementing strategies that align with our company's values and goals, while fostering partnerships with stakeholders to drive meaningful change in the local community.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve communication strategy. Your ability to stay informed and adapt to new trends will be crucial.

Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Minimum of 10+ years in government, agency or CPG/healthcare.
• Experience advising senior executives or leadership teams on public affairs strategy.
• Demonstrated success in navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Undergraduate degree/post-graduate certificate or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy or related field.
• Experience in Government & Public Affairs and Policy.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate policy shifts and proactively shape the external environment.
• Strong external Stakeholder/Partner management across government, non-profit and industry.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in both external and internal communications at regional and local levels.
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment with shifting demands.
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong team player.
• Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Proven track record of influencing health policy at the federal and/or provincial level.
• Agency experience preferred.
• Experience working with or within federal/provincial health ministries or regulatory bodies
• Experience in a senior advisory role within government, agency, or corporate affairs
• French speaking.
• Experience in FMCG or healthcare sectors preferred.

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At Haleon 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. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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