Public Health and BSBF Manager

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Public Health and BSBF Manager

Travel Required?: Travel - 50% of time

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#164830 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Job Purpose:
Responsible for leading the BSBF program and public health initiatives in Brazil, this position plays an important role in positioning Colgate as a key partner for Government entities, Universities, Academia and NGOs in the evolution of public health policies towards better Oral Health. Also plays a key role in ensuring the connection of Oral Health stakeholders (e.g. KTLs and Associations) to Colgate Equity consumer campaigns and initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides Strategic Leadership on BSBF and Public Health being the key point of contact for the Colgate equity team in the development of consumer campaigns and initiatives such as Oral Health Month.
• Leads the BSBF Direct program by managing a Third Party agency with the objective of achieving kids at schools in the public system with Oral Health education and distribution of OC kits.
• Engages key NGOs (e.g. STB and ABOPED) in the execution of BSBF activities using the partners' structures.
• Ensures the coverage of target number of children via BSBF indirect model and digital tools.
• Establishes and Monitors quantitative and qualitative KPIs.
• Establishes governance processes to ensure legal compliance and quality core education and health education standards in all BSBF activities.
• Leads the adaptation of all Global BSBF Materials and assets and development of relevant local materials.

Public Health:

• Engages with Public Health entities and authorities (e.g. Ministry of Health) to advocate for health-promoting systemic change via policy development and implementation.
• Develops strong relationships with relevant public health organizations, associations and universities to drive joint collaboration initiatives.
• Establishes access to key public health and nursing schools and programs for public health evidence generation to support usage of consumer and professional products in public health settings.
• Develops and identifies opportunities exploring and implementing new partnerships with relevant stakeholders in public health and government.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Degree in Dentistry or life sciences, Public health, Marketing or Business Administration.
• Experience in Public or Government relations positions in an oral care company, a pharmaceutical company or in similar regulated environments.
• Experience with Academia / KTL Relationship is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• English advanced level.
• Cross functional team player.
• Project Management.
• Google tools.
• Postgraduate/MBA will be a plus.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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