Principal Scientist Medical & Scientific Affairs Digestive & Metabolic Health

Welcome to Haleon. Were a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of just three years since our launch weve 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 its 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

As a Principal Scientist Medical & Scientific Affairs Digestive and Metabolic Health you will be responsible for providing strategic medical and scientific direction to the Digestive Health Category and Cross-Category Platforms for the U.S. business. As part of Medical & Scientific Affairs at Haleon you will play a pivotal role advancing the trusted science behind our well-known brands including TUMS Gas-X and Benefiber with new products research claims and communications for consumers and healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead Medical & Scientific Strategy : Develop and execute medical and scientific strategy in alignment with business priorities for assigned health benefit areas categories and brands.

Drive Scientific Influence in Business Strategy : Provide scientific insights to shape internal and external business strategies product positioning and innovation planning.

Evidence Generation & Claims Development : Apply evidence-based approaches to support claims messaging product information and research initiatives for both innovation and marketed products.

Competitive & Market Intelligence : Monitor the competitive landscape healthcare trends consumer insights to identify innovation opportunities that align with business strategy and scientific insights.

Medical Communications & Publications : Develop and execute medical communication plans (e.g. CME Advisory Boards Congresses) and lead the creation of scientific content including manuscripts posters and symposiums.

External Expert Engagement : Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and health influencers to gather insights inform strategy and support scientific initiatives.

Support Promotional Review & Education : Serve as medical lead for promotional material review and lead internal / external training programs related to assigned products and therapeutic areas.

Subject Matter Expertise and Scientific Ambassador : Maintain deep expertise in assigned products therapeutic areas regulatory framework and emerging science to support innovation and strategic initiatives. Represent Haleon externally as a credible voice in the healthcare and scientific community.

Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner with cross-functional teams to develop new products and translate science into compelling consumer claims and communications.

Basic Qualifications

Masters degree in biomedical / health sciences.

3 years of experience in Medical / Scientific Affairs related role in consumer healthcare / CPG.

Highly organized and self-directed individual possessing excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

PhD MD PharmD or similarly trained healthcare professional.

5 years of experience in Medical / Scientific Affairs related role in pharmaceuticals consumer healthcare or CPG.

Strong background in the interpretation evaluation translation and communication of science for consumer and healthcare professional audiences.

Knowledge and expertise in OTC monograph products and Digestive Health.

Ability to convey complex scientific concepts in a clear concise and compelling manner.

Strategic thinker analytical and solution-oriented with business acumen.

Location : Hybrid-based in Warren NJ with 3 in-office days required.

This job posting closes on : December 1st 2025.

The salary range for this role is : $159774 - $219689 plus an 18% target bonus.

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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.

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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. Its 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 Haleons compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Machine Learning,Python,Data Science,AI,R,Research Experience,Sensors,Drug Discovery,Research & Development,Natural Language Processing,Data Analysis Skills,Toxicology Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 159774 - 219689