NPD Senior Scientist, Douyin

Welcome to Haleon. Were a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of just three years since our launch weve 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 its 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.

Hello. Were Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together were improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. Whats more were achieving it in a company that were in control an environment that were co-creating. And a culture thats uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isnt a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne Voltaren and Centrum built on trusted science and human understanding and combined with our passion knowledge and expertise were uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. Its an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

The Development Senior Scientist leads new product development by developing formulations manufacturing process and/or providing analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process considering scientific and timing objectives. This individual would have various levels of involvement and leadership in the product design and formulation & process development of conventional and non-conventional solid semi-solid liquid formulations for China domestic and CBEC project for Health Food(HF) and General Food(GF) for e-commerce.

Key responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects aligned with Brand innovation strategy leveraging technical expertise to achieve objectives.

• Leads end-to-end project activitiesfrom raw material development and prototyping to technical transferensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

• Designs and executes state-of-the-art experiments adapting R&D plans dynamically to meet evolving project goals.

• Develops and implements quality and safety procedures (e.g. SOPs batch docs validation protocols) upholding GMP and EHS standards.

• Continuously updates scientific knowledge and skills identifying training needs and mentoring others in new technologies.

• Builds collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners (Commercial Regulatory Supply Chain etc.) to drive innovation.

• Engages in consumer research to inform category innovation and maintains precise data records to support scientific decisions.

• Adapts priorities rapidly to stay focused on goals and leads problem-solving using diverse tools and available resources

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• 7 years (post-BS) and 4 years (post-MS) of experience in HF and GF formulation and process development with solid expertise in the end-to-end innovation process.

• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and consumer insights with a proven track record in consumer research-driven product design optimization and successful HF and GF product launches in e-commerce with speed and agility.

• Strong communication and influencing skills within complex matrix environments able to clearly and concisely articulate challenges and solutions in a timely manner

Preferred

MS or Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Nutritional Chemical or related science

Proven expertise in end-to-end product formulation and development leveraging scientific principles and a deep understanding of R&D processes to successfully translate consumer insights into innovative wellness products.

• A proactive and resourceful professional with strong initiative problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams

Skilled in applying QbD statistical analysis and data organization to drive structured experimentation and multitask in a result-orientated R&D environment.

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

Were striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect listening to different viewpoints supporting our communities and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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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. Its important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

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