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 of the Role
The Manager – Trademarks provides advanced operational support for the management of the company’s global trademark portfolio. The role ensures that all trademark data, deadlines, and formalities processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with multi‑jurisdictional requirements. As a hands-on manager responsible for execution, quality, and delivery, the individual contributes expertise in docket management, formalities execution, and quality assurance, supporting brand protection efforts and enabling seamless collaboration between internal teams and external counsel.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain and directly manage trademark records, deadlines, and updates in the docketing system, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to procedural requirements, while taking ownership of data integrity and operational governance across the portfolio.
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Serve as the operational point of contact for external trademark counsel, managing day-to-day interactions, follow-ups, and delivery quality.
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Take ownership of defined portions of the trademark portfolio, including decision-making on routine filings, renewals, and deadlines within established guidelines.
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Independently execute and manage global renewal and recordal activities, including ownership changes, licensing entries, and related formalities.
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Directly review, triage, and action incoming correspondence from IP offices and external counsel, identifying appropriate actions and ensuring timely routing or follow‑up
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Conduct advanced quality‑assurance reviews of filings, docket entries, and formalities documentation, proactively identifying errors and ensuring corrective action.
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Generate customized reports and portfolio summaries to support internal teams and outside counsel with prosecution updates, deadlines, and strategic decision‑making.
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Manage Power of Attorney documentation, evidence requirements, and other procedural submissions across multiple jurisdictions.
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Monitor trademark prosecution statuses via IP office databases, third‑party tools, and counsel updates, ensuring alignment between docketing records and real‑time progress.
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Maintain organized, searchable, and up‑to‑date files in the document management system, ensuring audit readiness and data consistency.
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Identify and implement process improvements continuous improvements to workflows, templates, and operating procedures, enhancing efficiency and data integrity across the trademark operations function.
Why you?
Basic Qualification:
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Graduate degree in any discipline is mandatory.
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IP-relevant certifications (e.g., in intellectual property law, paralegal studies) are advantageous.
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6-10 years of hands-on experience in trademark operations, prosecution, docketing, and portfolio administration in a global environment.
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Experience supporting global portfolios, including U.S, E.U, and foreign filings, renewals, and procedural requirements
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Proven hands-on experience with IP management systems (e.g., Anaqua) including data accuracy, workflow management and working with external counsels.
Preferred Qualification:
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Proficiency with trademark docketing systems (e.g., ANAQUA) for entering, tracking, and maintaining portfolio data
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Strong understanding of trademark prosecution steps, renewal cycles, recordal requirements, and standard documentation.
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Ability to generate and interpret reports on IP portfolio status and deadlines.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain issues clearly and drive timely actions.
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Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and handle multiple deadlines in a structured manner.
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Practical, solution-oriented mindset with good judgment on when to act and when to escalate.
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Comfortable working with global, cross-functional teams and external counsel on day-to-day matters.
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High attention to detail, strong sense of ownership, and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
Job Posting End Date
2026-06-27
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.
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