Senior Wellness Innovation Scientist

Haleon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon in London seeks a Principal Innovation Scientist to lead wellness innovation projects across the EU region, guiding pipeline strategy and ensuring consumer relevance from concept to launch. You will partner with regulatory, medical, and product development teams to deliver compliant, market-ready solutions.

The role requires strong technical formulation knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and a proactive, data-driven mindset to accelerate speed-to-market while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Nutrition or related science.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to frame problems with data.
• Strong understanding of wellness innovation requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Experience in formulation/product development and launch.
• Experience working with Regulatory, Product Development, Packaging, Medical Affairs and Supply Chain.
• Clear communicator across internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in consumer-focused healthcare products and brand management.
• Experience with procurement and evaluating external opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead wellness innovation projects across the operating unit to drive growth.
• Partner with commercial and R&D stakeholders to align the pipeline.
• Bring consumer voice into idea generation and ensure market relevance.
• Collaborate with medical, regulatory, and technical colleagues to accelerate speed to market.
• Provide scientific leadership to ensure compliant products and dossiers.

Skills

Strong analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Strategic mindset

Independent initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Job description

Haleon in London seeks a Principal Innovation Scientist to lead wellness innovation projects across the EU region, guiding pipeline strategy and ensuring consumer relevance from concept to launch. You will partner with regulatory, medical, and product development teams to deliver compliant, market-ready solutions.

The role requires strong technical formulation knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and a proactive, data-driven mindset to accelerate speed-to-market while maintaining rigorous