Development Scientist, Panadol

Haleon; Sherwood (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Healthcare coverage on day one

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Haleon in the United States (Richmond, VA) seeks a Development Scientist to lead formulation development for global OTC products, focusing on oral solid dosage. You will design studies, generate data, and collaborate across R&D to meet quality, regulatory, and business goals.

The role offers growth within a global OTC R&D organization with exposure to multiple international markets and a strong emphasis on GMP and scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• 3+ years of formulation or product development experience in pharma/OTC.
• Experience applying scientific principles to product development.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and communicate technical data.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret formulation development studies for oral solid dosage products.
• Generate technical data to support product development decisions.
• Maintain lab notebooks, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure work complies with GMP and site quality requirements.

Skills

Formulation development

Oral solid dosage

Laboratory experiments

Data analysis

GMP compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

Problem solving

Project management

Education

BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. 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. 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 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.

About the Role

The 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. The 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.

Role Responsibilities

Execution Powerhouse

• Manage or contribute to one or more projects supporting brand innovation and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Design, execute, and interpret formulation development studies with a focus on oral solid dosage products.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and generate technical data to support product development decisions.
• Develop and execute experimental methods, protocols, and technical studies.
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to support project delivery.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Produce and contribute to quality documentation including SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and reports.
• Conduct all work in accordance with GMP, EHS, and site quality requirements.

Growth Mindset

• Remain current on scientific literature and emerging technologies relevant to formulation development.
• Develop knowledge of global regulations impacting OTC product development.
• Present technical findings at project and departmental meetings.
• Support training activities and share technical expertise within the team.

Consumer and Customer Focus

• Partner with Consumer Understanding and Sensory teams to translate consumer insights into product innovation.
• Support development activities that improve consumer experience and product performance.

Data-Driven

• Generate, analyze, and communicate technical data to support project milestones and decision making.
• Ensure all experimental work follows good scientific practice and Good Manufacturing Practice where applicable.
• Agile Manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
• Contribute to technical problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Take ownership of laboratory equipment and associated responsibilities.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant formulation or product development experience in a pharmaceutical, OTC, or consumer healthcare environment.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting and applying scientific principles to product development challenges.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and communicate technical data.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing oral solid dosage products (tablets, powders, granules, coated systems, etc.).
• Experience in pharmaceutical or OTC product development.
• Experience supporting formulation development through scale-up, validation, or commercialization activities.
• Understanding of GMP requirements and product development processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of statistics and experimental design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and scientific excellence.

Location

This laboratory-based role is located in Richmond, VA and requires regular onsite presence (4-5 days per week). The salary range for this role is: $89,787- $123,457.40 plus an 8% on target bonus.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunities

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. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During 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. The 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. Please 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.

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Note to candidates

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