Associate Development Scientist, Global Wellness

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 the role

The Global Wellness Category Development Team delivers innovation and product development programs from concept through launch, developing robust formulations and finished products that delight consumers and address unmet needs. The team combines strong scientific expertise, consumer understanding, and cross-functional collaboration to bring superior consumer healthcare and wellness products to market.

As an Associate Development Scientist, you will support formulation and product development activities across innovation and development projects. Working closely with other scientists and cross-functional partners, you will conduct laboratory studies, generate technical data, support prototype development, and contribute to the delivery of technically robust products from concept through commercialization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific foundation, a passion for learning, and an interest in consumer healthcare and wellness product development. This role offers the opportunity to build technical expertise across multiple product formats, including tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, liquids, semi-solids, and other consumer healthcare, dietary supplement, and food-based products. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong scientific curiosity, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Role Responsibilities

Execution Powerhouse

• Support one or more projects in support of product innovation, development, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and technical studies in support of formulation and product development activities.
• Assist in formulation development, prototype preparation, and experimental evaluations under the guidance of other scientists.
• Generate, record, and communicate technical data to support project decisions and milestones.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Follow established procedures and contribute to quality documentation, including SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and reports.
• Conduct all work in accordance with GMP, EHS, and site quality requirements.

Growth Mindset

• Develop knowledge of formulation science and product development processes.
• Participate in technical discussions and present findings to project teams.
• Participate in team training activities and continuously develop technical capabilities.

Consumer and Customer Focus

• Support collaboration with Consumer Science teams to translate consumer insights into product innovation.
• Support development activities that improve consumer experience and product performance.

Data-Driven

• Generate, analyze, and communicate technical data to support project milestones and decision-making.
• Ensure all experimental work follows good scientific practice and Good Manufacturing Practice where applicable.

Agile

• Manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
• Support laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, and organizational initiatives.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Up to 3 years of experience in product development, formulation development, consumer healthcare, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, foods, or a related industry.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Strong scientific, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, co-op, or industry experience in formulation or product development.
• Experience with consumer healthcare, dietary supplement, food, or OTC products.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of GMP, quality systems, or regulated product development environments.

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $70,858 to $97,430 plus an 8% on-target bonus.

Location: This role is based in based in Richmond, VA, and follows a hybrid model, requiring a minimum in-office presence of 3 days per week.

Benefits

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.

Job Posting End Date

Equal Opportunities

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.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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