CCHI Artwork Marketing Lead

At Cooper Consumer Health, we’re building a legacy. Are you ready to be part of it? Cooper Consumer Health is one of Europe’s leading consumer healthcare groups, delivering trusted OTC solutions that empower healthier living every day. Our portfolio includes powerhouse brands such as Armolipid, Saugella, Mag2, Valdispert, Oenobiol, Excilor, Vitascorbol, Lashilé, Betadine, and many more. Over the past 4 years, we’ve grown from €500 million to €1.2 billion in revenue, driven by both strategic acquisitions and strong organic performance. Today, our strong European footprint spans France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Belux, DACH and beyond and we’re just getting started. We’re not just growing and transforming the industry. We are creating our legacy.

Why us?

If you’re looking to be part of a high-performing, collaborative, and forward-thinking team — where your ideas matter and your impact is real — join us on our mission to empower healthier living across Europe. At Cooper Consumer Health, we combine the agility of entrepreneurs with the scale and ambition of an established leader.

Our values are embedded in everything we do:

• Just own it. We are entrepreneurs to make it happen.
• Choose to do it right: We partner with colleagues & customers while caring for consumer’s health.
• Stronger together: We COOPERate to thrive as ONE TEAM.
• Enjoy outperforming: We deliver value creation now and for the future with passion and can-do attitude.

Ready to make your mark? Join us.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Artwork Coordination to lead our international team of Artwork Coordinators. This role is central to the management of artwork development and change processes across Cooper Consumer Health’s product portfolio, spanning multiple countries and regulatory environments. The position combines team leadership , operational excellence , and cross-functional collaboration , with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

The Head of Artwork Coordination acts as the primary interface between the artwork coordination team, internal departments (Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging Development, internal manufacturing site), and external partners (CMOs).

The position is based in Monza (Italy), with frequent international travel required — especially to Paris (France)— to support team coordination and supplier interactions.

Reporting to: Head of Marketing CCHI

Scope of the role for CCHI:

• Coordinate artwork updates with the graphic agency , preparing clear briefs based on inputs from the Artwork Coordinators team and from all projects impacting artworks , such as design/layout changes, regulatory variations (including safety updates), and other market-driven modifications.
• Manage the review and validation of artworks , ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance in collaboration with the Regulatory Manager.
• Work with international distributors to anticipate and consolidate upcoming packaging changes (variations, safety updates, market adaptations).
• Maintain artwork files and documentation within the dedicated artwork management system, ensuring traceability and proper workflow handover with Artwork Coordinators.
• Secure timelines and support international product launches and updates , ensuring smooth cross-team communication and consistent packaging across markets.

Key capabilities:

• Strong communication – external (distributors, creative/design agencies), internal (local marketing, Global marketing, artwork coordinators team, RA, innovation team, LCM team)
• Ownership – leading artworks flow for all CCHI (volume of apx 800 LCM and/or Innovation projects per year)
• Brand Marketing - understanding business context and brands strategy (in affiliates the role is managed by country marketing managers)
• Project Management – understanding essentials of PM, process fluency, progress reporting, effective x-functional team management

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of experience in artwork coordination, packaging development , or regulatory operations , preferably in the pharmaceutical or consumer healthcare industry
• Proven experience in leading a team , with strong interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills
• Excellent knowledge of artwork and packaging workflows, from concept to print
• Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements in a highly regulated environment
• High level of organization, rigor, and resilience in managing complex projects under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organization
• Fluency in English and Italian (spoken and written) is required; ability to communicate effectively with international teams. Italian and French is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced user of digital artwork management systems (e.g. Veeva Vault, Adobe platforms, project management tools)
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (dashboards, pivot tables, formulas, tracking tools)
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, etc.)
• Ability to analyze performance data, propose optimizations, and implement operational solutions

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Packaging, Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Industrial Design , or related field
• Prior experience in a matrix organization and international team environment is a strong asset
• Experience managing interfaces with contract manufacturers, agencies , and external printers

What We Offer

• A key leadership role within a fast-growing European healthcare group
• The opportunity to drive change and structure processes in a high-impact function
• A collaborative and quality-driven environment with international exposure
• Real career development prospects within Cooper Consumer Health