Development Scientist, Pain Relief Topical

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 Scientist Pain Relief Topical supports new product development by developing formulation combination products (IDDC) and device 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 in the development of conventional and non-conventional solid semi-solid liquid and other formulations and medical devices.

Role Responsibilities

Execution Powerhouse

• Manages or contributes to one or more projects in support of Brand Innovation strategy.

• Execute a wide range of experiments/technical studies/scientific tasks.

• Design & execute new methods and protocols.

• Facilitate completion of outsourced support activity

• Keep supervisor informed of progress and activities.

• Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with written procedures as per EHS standards and expectations on site and within the laboratories.

• Produces or contributes to departmental quality documentation (eg SOPs batch doc validation protocols & reports).

• Safety & quality responsibilities for department and site (eg GMP Audits Health & Safety).

Growth Mindset

• Maintains awareness of scientific literature to assist work progression & understanding and present at internal R&D meetings.

• Trains self and others in new technology and laboratory responsibilities.

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

Consumer and Customer-Obsessed

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

• Work with Consumer Understanding and Sensory scientists to development consumer-developed 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

• Sets and resets priorities to remain focused on objectives in rapidly changing circumstances.

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

• Participates in general problem solving.

• Develop networking skills though interactions with scientist outside of primary project role.

Why you

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Food Chemical Pharmaceutical Biological or related science with 3 years of relevant experience working in a GMP lab setting.

• Ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to assigned projects.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD Chemical Pharmaceutical Biological or related science.

• 2 years demonstrated experience of successful formulation and/or product development

• Experience in development and formulation of Cosmetics Dermocosmetic RX skincare products OTC or Pharmaceutical topical applications (e.g. creams gels ointment patches...)

• 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.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative think and work independently problem-solve work effectively in teams and contribute to multiple projects in parallel.

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

• Flair for creativity and innovation with a desire to learn and have meaningful impact

• Demonstrated computer proficiency.

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

• Ability to connect consumer needs to product development

Location: This role is based in Richmond VA with on-site requirements of 5 times per week.

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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.