Corporate Affairs Manager MEA

About Haleon

Haleon plc is a consumer healthcare company focused on everyday health. The company's portfolio includes brands such as Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum®. Haleon operates with a strategy centered on delivering better everyday health with humanity, driven by an agile, performance-focused culture.

Role Overview

Haleon is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager for Saudi Arabia. This full-time role will be based in either Jeddah or Riyadh and requires 5-10 years of experience. The position involves leading the Corporate Affairs agenda in Saudi Arabia, operating at the intersection of government affairs, business strategy, public policy, reputation, communications, and external intelligence. The Corporate Affairs Manager will anticipate external developments, inform business decisions, and identify opportunities aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s health transformation priorities. The role works closely with the Haleon Saudi Arabia leadership team to strengthen the company’s reputation, shape stakeholder dialogue, and build public and private-sector partnerships. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, Middle East & Africa, the successful candidate will be a trusted adviser and a member of the MEA Corporate Affairs team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a market-relevant, modern, and integrated Corporate Affairs strategy for Saudi Arabia, aligned with the Saudi business plan and the MEA Corporate Affairs strategy.
• Lead the government affairs agenda for Saudi Arabia, building engagement with government, regulators, and public-sector stakeholders to support policy dialogue and advance business priorities.
• Act as an adviser to the General Manager and leadership team, translating political, policy, regulatory, and societal developments into business implications and recommendations.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Head of Corporate Affairs, Middle East & Africa, contributing Saudi insights and delivery leadership to the wider agenda.
• Build and sustain relationships across government, healthcare institutions, industry and professional associations, media, and civil society, supported by stakeholder strategies and engagement plans.
• Identify and develop public and private-sector partnerships that advance shared priorities under strategic national initiatives.
• Lead engagement on policy and regulatory issues affecting consumer health, collaborating with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Commercial, Supply Chain, and other functions to develop evidence-led positions and advocacy plans.
• Build an effective Corporate Affairs intelligence capability, combining policy and geopolitical monitoring, stakeholder insight, media and social listening, and digital tools to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead external and internal communications for Saudi Arabia, strengthening Haleon’s corporate narrative, employee engagement, executive visibility, and reputation through relevant channels.
• Lead issues preparedness and crisis communications for the market, ensuring disciplined governance and coordinated responses.
• Manage communications agencies and specialist consultants, setting clear briefs and holding partners accountable for value.
• Represent Haleon, and prepare senior leaders to represent Haleon, in industry associations, public forums, media engagements, and high-level stakeholder meetings.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will combine political acumen and commercial judgment with analytical capability, digital fluency, and a curious mindset to turn insight into action. Experience in using political and corporate intelligence, data, and digital tools is expected.

Experience Required

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, with primary locations in Jeddah or Riyadh.