Sr Scientist - Advanced Pre-formulation and Modelling

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 RoleThis 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 ResponsibilitiesUtilize 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 ResponsibilitiesBusiness Awareness – Understand the basic utility of allied functions in R&D, Quality and Commercial so as to actively bring our science forward when opportunities presentCritical ThinkingWhy you?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.BenefitsHaleon 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 Date2026-06-17Equal OpportunitiesHaleon 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 RequestsIf 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 HR.AmericasSC-CS@haleon.com. Please include the following in your email: Use subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’ Your Name and contact information Requisition ID and Job Title you are interested in Location of Requisition (city/state or province/country) Description of specific accommodation you are requesting Please note: Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support submitted to this email box will not be accepted.Note to candidatesThe 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.