The OU Category Head, Oral Health ISC is a senior leadership role with end‑to‑end category leadership of Haleon’s largest and most strategically critical category in the India Subcontinent (ISC)
Job Summary
The OU Category Head, Oral Health ISC is a senior leadership role with end‑to‑end category leadership of Haleon’s largest and most strategically critical category in the India Subcontinent (ISC).
The role leads a team of approximately 50–80 across multiple brands and is accountable for category strategy, commercial performance delivery, innovation, brand activation, and long‑term category expansion.
Haleon is committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day, creating an inclusive culture where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected.
Matching Summary
The OU Category Head, Oral Health ISC is a senior leadership role with end‑to‑end category leadership of Haleon’s largest and most strategically critical category in the India Subcontinent (ISC).
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
End-to-end category leadership
Oral Health portfolio management
Strategic marketing and commercial execution
Global Oral Health strategy translation
Integrated brand activation across channels
Innovation pipeline governance
Nice-to-have
Deep human understanding and trusted science
Agile, performance-focused culture
Consumer first, always mindset
Collaborate for impact
Unlock value at pace
Grow myself and others
Key Requirements
18-20+ years' experience in FMCG or Consumer Healthcare
Master’s degree (MBA preferred) from a top-tier business school
Experience in highly dynamic, complex markets (India/ISC region)
Strong people leadership experience managing sizeable, senior teams
Early-career experience at a top-tier strategy consultancy is an advantage
Senior marketing, category, commercial or GM experience at leading global FMCG companies