Senior Analytical Scientist, US Wellness

Haleon; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Haleon in Richmond, VA seeks an Sr. Analytical Scientist to drive analytical chemistry strategies for US Wellness, collaborating with new product development and external partners.

The role emphasizes method development, validation, and problem solving across metal analysis, HPLC, GC, and MS platforms. The candidate should have deep expertise in analytical sciences relevant to OTC/consumer products, with leadership experience and strong communication skills in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• MS with 7+ years in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• BS with 10+ years in Analytical Chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Executes all aspects of analytical development as a technical expert.
• Applies knowledge to design experiments and create methodologies.
• Provides scientific leadership within the analytical team.
• Represents Analytical Lead on project teams.
• Leads due diligence and new business opportunities as needed.
• Directs method development, validation, and transfer for wellness products.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and analytical problems.
• Adheres to GMP requirements and R&D policies.
• Ensures training before conducting GMP work.
• Documents work and performs peer reviews of data.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Experimental design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MS in Analytical Chemistry

BS in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Mass spectrometry

ICP-OES

LC-MS

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 US Wellness team supports the development of new Wellness products for Consumer Healthcare brands for the US and Canada markets. Analytical Science is a specialized discipline providing support for new product development, by developing, validating, and transferring state-of-the-art robust methods that enable the growth of the Consumer Health Business.

The Sr. Analytical Scientist, US Wellness's primary job function is to execute technical strategies in analytical chemistry focused on the delivery of innovation in the Consumer Healthcare network. In addition, this role may lead complex problem solving and troubleshoot/solve analytical methodology issues in the Consumer Healthcare network. This role is familiar with metals analysis, HPLC, GC, quantitative Mass Spectrometry, and other detection technologies. This role displays continuing growth of knowledge of analytical chemistry. The role requires close collaboration with new product development.

Role Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical expert who executes all aspects of analytical development.
• Has advanced knowledge of varied aspects or a specialized aspect of a discipline and working knowledge of principles and concepts in other relevant disciplines. Applies technical and functional knowledge to design experiments, assist in project design, and creates innovative methodologies.
• Provides scientific leadership within the analytical team and interfaces with internal and external partners including Regulatory, Quality, Haleon commercial colleagues and third party commercial research organizations (CRO/CMO).
• Serves as the Analytical Lead/SME representative on project teams.
• Leads or participates in due diligence, new business opportunities and product assessments as required.
• Performs and/or directs method development, validation / transfer activities for the testing/characterization of Wellness products without supervision.
• Troubleshoots complex instrumentation issues and solves complex analytical problems.
• Has a strong understanding of GMP requirements and CHR&D policies/procedures.
• Ensures all applicable training is completed prior to conducting any GMP scientific work.
• Follows CHR&D documentation policies and practices when recording and documenting scientific work as well as performs peer reviews of scientific data and reports.
• Recognizes atypical data and leads the investigation to determine root cause.
• Produces effective presentations and possesses writing skills able to appropriately tailor message for audience which could include internal or external partners, management, scientific communities or Health Authorities.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry or other scientific area of expertise
• MS Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry or other scientific area of expertise
• BS Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry or other scientific area of expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in analytical sciences relevant to OTC, Dietary Supplements, or consumer products industry.
• Proven ability to assist in developing scientifically sound and robust methods of analysis to be used for release and stability testing and complex problem solving
• Experience in one or more of HPLC, GC and dissolution method development and validation
• Knowledge in project management, including understanding requirements for various testing needs.
• Ability to resolve instrumentation issues effectively
• Ability to serve as primary contact and leader for managing daily project tasks and overseeing project progress.
• Extensive experience (5 to 10 years) in the area of analytical sciences relevant to OTC, Dietary Supplements, or consumer products industry. Experience conducting metals analysis utilizing ICP-OES, as well as chromatographic analyses utilizing LC-Mass Spectrometry for analyte quantitation.
• Proven ability to develop scientifically sound and robust methods of analysis to be used for release and stability testing and complex problem solving.
• Good communication skills in a matrix environment.
• Ability to present to internal and external teams.
• A passion for science is essential given the critical importance of technical expertise for the success of the organization.

Location

This role is based in Richmond, VA with expectation of working in the laboratory 5 days per week.

Salary

The expected salary range for this role is $118,742 - $160,112.

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

2026-09-21

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.

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