Sr Scientist - Advanced Pre-formulation and Modelling

Haleon; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Haleon in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Scientist in the R&D Product Chemistry Group to advance understanding of how product chemistry influences performance. You will support formulation teams in early-stage development and collaborate with regulatory and legal partners on safety and efficacy substantiation.

The role requires designing characterization strategies, interpreting complex data, and contributing to regulatory submissions while mentoring junior scientists within a fast-paced, agile

Qualifications

• Well-rounded understanding of the product development process and ability to apply problem solving to unexpected technical issues.
• Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and communicating technical data to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Fundamental understanding of molecular structure, kinetics and thermodynamics.
• Must be mechanically inclined to enable hyphenation of unusual instrument sequences.
• Must work as a team member and be willing to listen and learn.
• Desire to teach junior level Scientists.

Responsibilities

• Utilize mass spectrometry and allied techniques (i.e. NMR, IR spectroscopy) to characterize structure and interactions of formulation ingredients.
• Design sample preparation strategies to isolate analyte from multi-component dosage forms including viscous liquids, gels, ointments, creams and solids.
• Perform trace analysis using mass spectrometry with various combinations of chromatography and other hyphenated techniques.
• Perform routine maintenance on mass spectrometry instruments to ensure consistent performance.
• Design and execute characterization strategies to support regulatory submissions, patent applications and claims substantiation.
• Engage in problem solving by interpreting data sets from multiple characterization approaches.
• Justify the meaning of experimental data as it applies to product development milestone achievement.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

NMR

IR spectroscopy

Sample preparation

Chromatography

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Technical reporting

Tools

Mass spectrometry instruments

Hyphenated techniques

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

This role reports into the Site and Capability team. In this role you will serve as a Senior Scientist in the R&D Product Chemistry Group reporting to the group Director. The purpose of this R&D global support group is to gain insight on how our product chemistry links to product performance. Here we support our formulation teams in early-stage product development with an eye toward exploiting the chemistry/performance link toward product claims and performance visualizations. Additionally, this product chemistry understanding is used to assist our regulatory and legal partners speak to the safety and efficacy of our product.

Role Responsibilities

• Utilize mass spectrometry and allied techniques (i.e. NMR, IR spectroscopy) to characterize structure and ascertain interactions of formulation ingredients
• Design sample preparation strategies to isolate analyte of interest from multi-component dosage forms including viscous liquids, gels, ointments, creams and solids
• Perform trace analysis using mass spectrometry with various combinations of chromatography and other hyphenated techniques
• Perform routine maintenance on mass spectrometry instruments to ensure consistent performance
• Design and execute characterization strategies to support regulatory submissions, patent applications and claims substantiation
• Engage in problem solving activities by interpreting data sets from multiple characterization approaches
• Justify the meaning of experimental data as it applies to product development milestone achievement

Other Responsibilities

Business Awareness - Understand the basic utility of allied functions in R&D, Quality and Commercial so as to actively bring our science forward when opportunities present. Critical Thinking

Basic Qualifications

• Have a well-rounded understanding of the product development process and be able to apply problem solving methodologies to unexpected technical issues.
• Demonstrated experience writing technical reports and communicating technical data to technical and non-technical associates alike.
• Have fundamental understanding of molecular structure, kinetics and thermodynamics
• Must be mechanically inclined to enable hyphenation of unusual instrument sequences
• Must work as a team member and want to listen and learn
• Have the desire to teach junior level Scientists

Preferred Qualifications

• Should want to work in the laboratory as a hands-on Scientist
• Should embrace unexpected technical issues as 'innovations in disguise'

Location

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

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 2026-08-27

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.

Accommodation Requests

Accommodation Requests If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please include the following in your email:Use subject line: 'Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request'Your Name and contact informationRequisition ID and Job Title you are interested inLocation of Requisition (city/state or province/country)Description of specific accommodation you are requestingPlease note: Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support submitted to this email box will not be accepted.Note to candidates The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.

About the role

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.