Oral Health Development Scientist

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 of. In 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.

**12 month temporary contract hybrid working - 2-3 days a week onsite in Weybridge Surrey**

About the role

The Development Scientist plays a crucial role in advancing new product development for our global Oral Health brands. This position involves formulating and analysing solid semi-solid liquid and other Oral Health products adhering to medical device drug product and cosmetic regulations. The Development Scientist will be engaged at various stages of the development process contributing to innovative and consumer-focused solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Independently design experiments and carries out scientific work with an awareness of state-of-the-art technology.

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

• Efficiently manages own time to meet project deadlines and milestones.

• Demonstrates problem-solving ability using innovative thought and good scientific judgment. Utilises problem-solving tools to support identify analyse and provide solutions to technical challenges and obstacles

• Understands consumer insights and aligns technology with consumer needs to identify potential opportunities for creating appealing consumer propositions.

• Ensures all work is conducted in compliance with regulatory and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements. Contributes to departmental quality documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) batch documentation manufacturing protocols and reports product specifications and development reports.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

Technical knowledge and practical laboratory experience in formulation and/or analytical development/method validation.

Preferred

Critical thinking data analysis experimental design technical proficiency attention to detail and collaboration.

Awareness of relevant regulations (medical device drug product cosmetic)

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