Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States
Onsite
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
As a Principal Scientist, U.S. Medical & Scientific Affairs – Wellness, you will serve as a strategic scientific partner to the business, owning scientific claims strategy, driving evidence generation and translation, and shaping how trusted brands like Centrum, Emergen-C, and Benefiber are positioned in the U.S. market. This role is pivotal in transforming scientific and clinical evidence into claims, communications, and education initiatives that directly impact consumers and healthcare professionals at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, Leadership & Influence
Lead medical and scientific strategy for assigned brands aligned to business priorities.
Provide scientific leadership and influence to shape brand strategy, product positioning, and innovation direction.
Act as a trusted advisor, driving cross-functional alignment and informed decision-making.
Evidence Generation & Scientific Claims Ownership
Lead evidence generation strategies for innovation and marketed products.
Own scientific claims strategy and substantiation, translating evidence into clear, compelling, and appropriate claims and messaging for consumer and HCP audiences.
Ensure claims meet scientific and regulatory standards while enabling strong, differentiated communication.
Apply innovative approaches (e.g., real-world data, decentralized/digital research, consumer experience studies) to strengthen evidence and consumer relevant claims.
Scientific Communications & External Engagement
Develop and execute science communication strategies that translate evidence into engaging content for consumer and healthcare professional audiences.
Lead creation of scientific content (e.g., publications, presentations, training, and consumer education), using scientific storytelling and visualization (e.g., infographics, digital media, and simplified data visuals) to make complex science clear, credible, and accessible.
Build relationships with trusted KOLs and wellness thought leaders to generate insights, inform strategy, and strengthen scientific credibility.
Serve as a scientific ambassador, ensuring Haleon’s science is effectively connected across expert and consumer channels.
Stakeholder Collaboration & In-Market Execution
Partner across R&D, Regulatory, Legal, Commercial, and Consumer Science to translate science into claims and communications for the U.S. market.
Lead medical review of promotional materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with scientific and regulatory expectations.
Maintain deep expertise in assigned products, therapeutic areas, and regulatory context; proactively track emerging science to inform brand strategy and consumer/HCP education.
Monitor the competitive claims landscape, scientific advancements, and consumer insights to identify opportunities and inform strategy.
Ensure high-quality, timely delivery across initiatives.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications
Advanced degree in biomedical, health, or related life sciences.
5+ years of experience in Medical/Scientific Affairs related role in pharma/consumer healthcare/CPG.
Strong background in the interpretation, evaluation, translation, and communication of science for consumer and healthcare professional audiences.
Proven ability to translate scientific evidence into claims and communications.
Ability to convey complex scientific concepts in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
Highly organized and self-directed individual possessing excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills
PhD, MD, MS/RDN, PharmD or similarly trained healthcare professional.
Knowledge and expertise in wellness, human nutrition research, and naturals/dietary supplements.
Strategic thinker, analytical, and solution-oriented with strong business acumen.
Location: This role is based in based in Warren, NJ, and follows a hybrid model, requiring an in-office presence of 3 days per week.
Compensation: The salary range for this role is: $161,919 - $222,638 plus an 18% on-target annual bonus.
#Li-Hybrid
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.
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.
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