Wellness Analytics Lead: R&D Innovation

Haleon; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybride; USD 149 000 - 202 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

6 months paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits from day one

Discretionary bonus

Résumé du poste

Haleon in Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced analytical science leader to guide a team delivering critical methods and tech transfer for Wellness products. The role bridges discovery to commercial testing, ensuring GMP/ICH compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee method development, validation, and transfer, while mentoring staff and presenting findings to executives and health authorities. Onsite, five days a week, in a fast-paced consumer health environment.

Qualifications

• BS Degree or equivalent in Chemistry (Analytical/Separation Science, Organic, or Physical) or other scientific area of expertise.
• 7+ years of relevant analytical chemistry experience within regulated pharmaceutical, OTC, or consumer products industries.
• Deep expertise in analytical and separation sciences, including chromatographic and mass spectrometry-based technologies.
• Experience implementing innovative analytical approaches to address complex product development and quality challenges.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements within pharmaceutical, OTC, or consumer health environments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing scientific teams in a matrix organization.
• Broad chemistry knowledge with the ability to assess and resolve complex analytical and product-related issues.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated success leading and influencing within a matrix environment.
• Passion for science and commitment to technical excellence and innovation.
• Proven ability to navigate uncertainty and drive results through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic thinker with strong judgment and a solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.

Responsabilités

• Provides HR and technical oversight to a team of analytical scientists supporting R&D innovation/product development.
• Leads and allocates analytical resources for developing novel Wellness products across various dosage forms.
• Ensures projects are planned and executed with sound technical principles and adhere to agreed timelines.
• Ensures Analytical Development teams comply with GMP, ICH, and R&D policies and procedures.
• Supports technology transfer and manages departmental operations and laboratory facilities.
• Leads or participates in due diligence, new business opportunities, and product assessments as needed.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners, including Formulations, Quality & Supply Chain, third-party testing facilities, manufacturing sites, and business units, to provide analytical chemistry support.
• Works with Quality & Supply Chain teams to direct analytical test method development, validation, and transfer to support commercial product testing.
• Leads efforts to enhance technical capabilities, develop analytical scientific staff, and interface with R&D teams.
• Delivers effective presentations and writes tailored communications for internal and external partners, management, scientific communities, or Health Authorities.

Connaissances

Analytical chemistry

Separation science

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Formation

BS in Chemistry (Analytical/Separation Science, Organic, or Physical)

Description du poste

Haleon in Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced analytical science leader to guide a team delivering critical methods and tech transfer for Wellness products. The role bridges discovery to commercial testing, ensuring GMP/ICH compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee method development, validation, and transfer, while mentoring staff and presenting findings to executives and health authorities. Onsite, five days a week, in a fast-paced consumer health environment.