Senior Development Scientist

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

The Senior Development Scientist supports new product development by developing/co-developing formulations and/or providing analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process for the Centrum brand. This individual would have various levels of involvement in conventional and non-conventional solid, semi-solid, liquid, powder and other formulations. 

Role Responsibilities:

Execution Powerhouse

• Proven track record of developing consumer products from concept to launch

• Contributes projects in support of Brand Innovation strategy. Exercises a range of scientific expertise in accomplishing assigned objectives.

• Communicates with adept business acumen with internal commercial/marketing colleagues as well as third party suppliers.

• Designs experiments and carries out scientific work with an awareness of state-of-the-art technology. Creates research plans to fit overall project objectives.

• Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with written procedures (e.g. quality and safety), methods & batch documents, etc.

• Identify, challenge, develop and implement written procedures (e.g. quality and safety) methods & batch documents, etc.

• Produces or contributes to, departmental quality documentation (including SOP’s, batch documentation, validation protocols & reports).

• Specific safety and quality responsibilities for department and site (e.g. GMP, Audits, Health & Safety).

• Deliver all EHS standards and expectations on site and within the laboratories

• Works with Outsourcing Leader and/or Senior Development Scientists and contractors

• Facilitate completion of outsourced support activity

Growth Mindset

• Maintains awareness of scientific literature to assist work progression and understanding.

• Highlights own training needs and working with manager develop a training plan and achieve training goals.

• Trains self in new technology and laboratory responsibilities (including coaching, mentoring and elements of personal development).

• Develops knowledge of regulations impacting areas of work (e.g. EP/USP/ICH)

• Build relationships within cross-functional partners to deliver innovation programs

Consumer and Customer-Obsessed

• Participate in consumer engagement research to understand the category and needs

• Collaborates with Consumer Understanding and Sensory scientists and contributes to the development of consumer-driven innovation

Data-Driven

• Maintains precise experimental records; issues report at project milestones; writes invention records to protect scientific discoveries.

• Ensures all work is always conducted following good scientific practice and Good Manufacturing Practice (where required).

Agile

• Flexes priorities to remain focused on objectives in rapidly changing circumstances.

• Takes responsibility for specific equipment in accordance with site procedures.

• Participates and may lead in general problem solving or lead problem solving initiatives

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Nutritional Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Engineering or related field with 6-8 years of experience

• MS degree in Nutritional Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Engineering or related field with 4-6 years of experience

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering or related field with 2-4 years of experience

•  GMP experience preferred but not necessary.

• Demonstration of successful use of the scientific method, formulation and/or product development

• Flair for creativity and innovation

• Basic understanding of statistics and its application to experimental work including DOE.

• Ability to lead a development project team

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Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutics, Nutritional Science, Chemical Engineering or related field

• Ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to projects.

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for oral dosage forms (powders, tablets, capsules, softgels).

• Practical knowledge of statistical software.

• Experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) studies.

• Ability to connect consumer needs to product development.

• Practical application and technical proficiency of the R&D development processes and associated commercial environment.

• Clear communicator in both oral and written form with both internal departments and external organizations.

• Demonstrates ability to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work effectively in teams, and multitask.

• An ability to organize and report study data from internal and external sources.

Location: This role is based in Richmond, VA.

This job posting closes on April 9, 2025

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Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.  This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.  On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.  We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering. 

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Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.  This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.  On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.  We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.