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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.\nOur 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.\nNow 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.\nAbout the Role\nThe Development Scientist supports formulation development for global OTC products within the Systemic Pain portfolio, including brands such as Panadol, Advil, Excedrin, and other regional products. This role is primarily focused on the development and optimization of oral solid dosage (OSD) formulations, supporting innovation, product improvement, and lifecycle management initiatives across global markets.\nThe successful candidate will design and execute formulation studies, generate technical data to support product development, and collaborate across R&D functions to deliver projects that meet scientific, quality, regulatory, and business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a formulation scientist looking to grow within a global OTC R&D organization and gain exposure to products serving multiple international markets.\nRole Responsibilities\nExecution Powerhouse\nManage or contribute to one or more projects supporting brand innovation and lifecycle management initiatives.\nDesign, execute, and interpret formulation development studies with a focus on oral solid dosage products.\nConduct laboratory experiments and generate technical data to support product development decisions.\nDevelop and execute experimental methods, protocols, and technical studies.\nCollaborate with external partners and suppliers to support project delivery.\nMaintain accurate laboratory notebooks, technical reports, and project documentation.\nProduce and contribute to quality documentation including SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and reports.\nConduct all work in accordance with GMP, EHS, and site quality requirements.\nGrowth Mindset\nRemain current on scientific literature and emerging technologies relevant to formulation development.\nDevelop knowledge of global regulations impacting OTC product development.\nPresent technical findings at project and departmental meetings.\nSupport training activities and share technical expertise within the team.\nConsumer and Customer Focus\nPartner with Consumer Understanding and Sensory teams to translate consumer insights into product innovation.\nSupport development activities that improve consumer experience and product performance.\nData-Driven\nGenerate, analyze, and communicate technical data to support project milestones and decision making.\nEnsure all experimental work follows good scientific practice and Good Manufacturing Practice where applicable.\nAgile\nManage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.\nContribute to technical problem solving and troubleshooting.\nTake ownership of laboratory equipment and associated responsibilities.\nWhy You?\nBasic Qualifications\nBS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline.\n3+ years of relevant formulation or product development experience in a pharmaceutical, OTC, or consumer healthcare environment.\nExperience working in a laboratory setting and applying scientific principles to product development challenges.\nAbility to organize, analyze, and communicate technical data.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMS or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.\nHands-on experience developing oral solid dosage products (tablets, powders, granules, coated systems, etc.).\nExperience in pharmaceutical or OTC product development.\nExperience supporting formulation development through scale-up, validation, or commercialization activities.\nUnderstanding of GMP requirements and product development processes.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.\nBasic understanding of statistics and experimental design.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nPassion for innovation, continuous learning, and scientific excellence.\nLocation\nThis laboratory-based role is located in Richmond, VA and requires regular onsite presence (4-5 days per week).\nThe salary range for this role is: $89,787- $123,457.40 plus an 8% on target bonus.\nBenefits\nHaleon 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.\nJob Posting End Date\n2026-11-04Equal Opportunities\nHaleon 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. \nDuring 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. \nThe 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.\nPlease note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.\nAccommodation Requests\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to . Please include the following in your email: \nUse subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’ \nYour Name and contact information \nRequisition ID and Job Title you are interested in \nLocation of Requisition (city/state or province/country) \nDescription of specific accommodation you are requesting \nPlease note: Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support submitted to this email box will not be accepted.\nNote to candidates\nThe Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). 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