Principal Process Engineer

Haleon plc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Haleon plc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to develop manufacturing processes and control strategies for R&D Innovation projects. You will guide scale-up, pilot-to-commercial transfers, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable processes.

The role requires deep expertise in cGMP manufacturing, leadership across departments, and the ability to manage 5–8 projects simultaneously. Onsite role with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Process development expertise in chemical, pharmaceutical, or consumer health contexts.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to support sites and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing process and control strategy for NPIs.
• Lead process development, scale-up, characterization, and tech transfer.
• Manage 5–8 complex projects across multiple product types.
• Serve as SME for key dosage forms and processing equipment.
• Apply QbD, DOE, risk assessment to build robust manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Ops.

Skills

Process development

cGMP experience

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Masters or PhD in Engineering

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 Principal Process Engineer develops manufacturing and the control strategy for R&D Innovation projects and provides technical leadership for process development, scale-up, pilot plant, and commercial-scale manufacturing activities. This role works closely with the Richmond-based pilot plant team, global innovation scientists and manufacturing site teams by providing technical direction across multiple projects and leading the technical transfer of products from the prototype through commercialization to deliver robust, scaleable, and commercially viable manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end manufacturing process and control strategy for NPIs, ensuring products consistently meet defined quality, regulatory, and consumer-centric performance requirements.
• Lead process development, scale-up, characterization, and technical transfer from laboratory or pilot scale through commercial manufacturing under cGMP standards.
• Independently manage 5–8 complex, technically demanding projects simultaneously across drug products, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and medical devices.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for key dosage forms and processing equipment, including equipment selection, start-up, qualification, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.
• Apply Quality by Design, DOE, risk assessment, and process capability principles to build robust, efficient, qualifiable, and validatable manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, EHS, maintenance, logistics, and external partners, driving effective decisions and timely delivery.
• Deliver commercialization-ready technical documentation and execution, including development reports, control strategies, batch records, technology-transfer packages, change controls, safety assessments, training, and material/equipment readiness.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Biomedical Preferred), Chemistry, Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing process development (Chemical, Food, Consumer Health / FMCG or Pharmaceutical Industries)
• 10+ years’ experience in cGMP requirements
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Chemical or Biomedical Preferred), Chemistry, Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to translate Category and OU strategy into prioritization and delivery
• Experience making sound decisions in regulated environments while balancing speed, compliance, quality, cost, supply resilience, and long-term technical stewardship.
• Experience in Operational Excellence (e.g. Agile, Six Sigma, Lean, etc…)
• Experience with direct or indirect leadership including mentoring or teaching other colleagues

This role is located onsite in Richmond, VA with up to 50% travel required.

The salary range for this role is $138,356 - $190,240.

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.

Job Posting End Date

2026-11-09

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.

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Note to candidates

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