Holistic Experience Transformation Scientist

gsknch; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Haleon seeks a Holistic Experience Transformation Scientist to develop and optimize consumer health products across the Wellness portfolio, focusing on Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements and Digestive Health.

The role bridges scientific discovery and product application, translating insights into practical solutions. It involves taste modulation, flavor optimization, and hands-on experimentation in a laboratory setting, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, formulation development, laboratory research, nutraceuticals, or related industries.
• Comfortable in a bench-based laboratory environment and hands-on experimentation.
• Strong scientific problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on laboratory experimentation to support product design, formulation optimization, and innovation projects across the Wellness portfolio.
• Evaluate ingredients, sweeteners, acids, flavor systems, and taste-modifying technologies to improve overall product experience and consumer acceptance.
• Support taste modulation initiatives, including bitterness masking, sweetness optimization, and flavor balancing, through bench-scale development and testing.
• Partner with formulation, product development, and consumer science teams to translate technical findings into product improvements.
• Analyze experimental results and provide recommendations to support future product innovation and optimization efforts.
• Build expertise in sensory and product experience principles through on-the-job training, mentorship, and collaborative project work.

Skills

Lab research

Product development

Formulation development

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nutrition, Consumer Health, Chemical Engineering, or related 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 Holistic Experience Transformation Scientist plays a key role in developing and optimizing consumer health products across Haleon's Wellness portfolio, with a focus on Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) and Digestive Health.

This role is similar to an Application Technologist, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and product application by translating technical insights into practical, consumer-focused solutions. Working closely with formulation, product development, and consumer science teams, you will help optimize product experiences through ingredient selection, taste modulation, flavor optimization, product formats, and hands‑on experimentation.

This is a highly laboratory-based role with significant time spent at the bench designing and conducting experiments, evaluating prototype formulations, and identifying opportunities to improve taste, mouthfeel, and overall product acceptance. Areas of focus may include sweeteners, acids, flavor systems, bitterness suppression, and other taste-modifying technologies that enhance the consumer experience.

The ideal candidate is scientifically curious, enjoys hands‑on laboratory work, and is excited to learn how formulation and sensory principles can be applied to create superior consumer health products. Previous experience in sensory science is not required; on-the-job training and mentorship will be provided for candidates with strong scientific fundamentals and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hands‑on laboratory experimentation to support product design, formulation optimization, and innovation projects across the Wellness portfolio.
• Evaluate ingredients, sweeteners, acids, flavor systems, and taste‑modifying technologies to improve overall product experience and consumer acceptance.
• Support taste modulation initiatives, including bitterness masking, sweetness optimization, and flavor balancing, through bench‑scale development and testing.
• Partner with formulation, product development, and consumer science teams to translate technical findings into product improvements.
• Analyze experimental results and provide recommendations to support future product innovation and optimization efforts.
• Build expertise in sensory and product experience principles through on‑the‑job training, mentorship, and collaborative project work.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in product development, formulation development, laboratory research, food science, consumer health, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• Comfortable working in a bench‑based laboratory environment and conducting hands‑on experimentation.
• Strong scientific problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nutrition, Consumer Health, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience developing or evaluating ingestible products.
• Exposure to formulation development, ingredient functionality, flavor systems, sweeteners, acids, or taste‑masking technologies.
• Familiarity with vitamins, supplements, wellness products, foods, beverages, or digestive health products.
• Experience working in cross‑functional product development environments.
• Interest in learning sensory science, taste modulation, and product experience development.
• Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to develop new technical skills through hands‑on experimentation.

Location:

This position is based in Richmond, VA with in-office requirements.

The salary range for this role is: $90,646 - $124,638 plus an 8% target bonus.

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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