Wellness Regulatory Lead

gsknch; Sherwood (GA); Hybrid; USD 213,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

“401(k)” plan

tuition reimbursement

6 months paid parental leave

healthcare programs covering family

discretionary bonus based on business

incentive/recognition programs

Job summary

Haleon is seeking a Wellness Regulatory Lead to drive global regulatory strategies for wellness categories, including Multivitamins & Minerals and Digestive Health. You will partner with R&D and Commercial to translate science into approved consumer claims and launch pathways, ensuring compliant, growth-oriented delivery across the product lifecycle.

This role requires 10–15 years in regulatory affairs within FMCG or pharma, with strong expertise in labeling, claims substantiation, and global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs or related field.
• 10–15 years regulatory affairs experience in FMCG, consumer healthcare, or pharma.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks for dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and digestive health products.
• Experience in launching global products and innovation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D and Commercial to translate science into approved claims, formulations and launch paths.
• Provide regulatory insights to enable differentiated consumer propositions.
• Embed regulatory considerations early in the lifecycle to improve predictability and efficiency.
• Provide SME to anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and unblock projects.
• Balance speed to market with compliance and quality for robust regulatory decisions.
• Guide teams on evolving regulatory requirements across global markets.
• Support regulatory engagement activities including position papers and advocacy.
• Build relationships with regulatory bodies and industry groups.
• Ensure compliance, documentation, and data integrity across deliverables.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Labeling & claims substantiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Nutrition / Regulatory Affairs

MSc/PhD preferred

Job description

About the Role

The Wellness Regulatory Lead is responsible for executing global regulatory strategies for key wellness categories, including Multivitamins & Minerals and Digestive Health. This role ensures timely, compliant, and growth-enabling delivery of innovation and pipeline projects while embedding regulatory excellence across the product lifecycle. The role partners closely with R&D and Commercial teams to translate science into differentiated, approved consumer propositions.

Role Responsibilities

• Partner closely with R&D and Commercial teams to translate scientific innovation into approved claims, formulations, and launch pathway
• Enable delivery of differentiated consumer propositions through strong regulatory insights and guidance.
• Embed regulatory considerations early in the innovation lifecycle to improve predictability and efficiency
• Provide deep subject matter expertise to anticipate regulatory challenges, mitigate risks, and proactively unblock projects.
• Balance speed to market with compliance and quality, ensuring robust regulatory decision-making.
• Guide teams on evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring readiness across global markets.
• Support internal and external regulatory engagement activities, including development of position papers, precedents, and advocacy initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies and industry groups.
• Ensure high standards of compliance, documentation, and data integrity across regulatory deliverables

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline; advanced degree (MSc/PhD) preferred.
• Minimum 10-15 years experience in regulatory affairs within FMCG, consumer healthcare, or pharmaceutical industries, preferably in wellness categories.
• Strong expertise in global regulatory frameworks related to dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and digestive health products.
• Proven track record of executing regulatory strategies for global product launches and innovation pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with R&D, Commercial, and cross-functional teams in matrix organizations.
• Strong knowledge of claims substantiation, labeling requirements, and product registration processes across key markets.
• Experience in regulatory advocacy, external engagement, and influencing industry positions is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, anticipate risks, and drive solutions in complex
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Location

This position may be based in Warren, NJ or Richmond, VA with hyrbid in-office requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is: $213,156, - $293,089 plus an 18% on-target bonus.

Benefits

• generous 401(k) plan
• tuition reimbursement
• time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave
• healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family
• discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance
• other incentive/recognition programs

Job Posting End Date

2026-10-30

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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