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.
The Senior Formulation Development Scientist leads new product development by developing formulations and/or providing analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process, considering scientific and timing objectives. This individual would have various levels of involvement and leadership in the development of conventional and non-conventional topical formulations (semi-solid, liquid) to meet China OTC market business needs. The Development Scientist will also support the R&D project team through development, scale-up, manufacturing and launch for various brand products complied with regulatory requirement of China.
Execution Powerhouse
· Leads multiple projects in support of driving innovation opportunities of local star brand (Bactroban).
· Exercises a wide degree of technical sophistication in accomplishing assigned objectives
· Lead designs of experiments and carries out scientific work with an awareness of state-of- the-art technology. Creates research plans to fit overall project objectives.
· Explores the External Innovation idea, participates the third party DD work and be responsible for technical related assessment & improvement
· Effectively leads or involves in every stage of activities of product development via close collaboration with cross functions located in different regions for China complied with different regulatory requirement
· Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with written procedures (e.g. quality and safety), methods & batch documents, etc.
· Identify, challenge, develop and implement written procedures (e.g. quality and safety)
methods & batch documents, etc.
· Produces or contributes to, departmental quality documentation (including SOP’s, batch documentation, validation protocols & reports).
· Specific safety and quality responsibilities for department and site (e.g. GMP, Audits, Health & Safety).
· Delivers all EHS standards and expectations on site and within the laboratories. Leads pilot lab internal/global quality audit, involves in operation document (SOP, WI, EHS) review, update, operation training.
· Works with Outsourcing Leader and/or Principle Development Scientists and contractors
facilitate completion of outsourced support activity in China
Experience Required
10 years (BS); 7 years (MS); 3 years (Ph.D) experience in NPD/Formulation development.
· History of successful drug formulation and/or product development to launch
· Ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to assigned projects.
· Demonstrate proficiency to connect consumer needs to product development
· Deep Knowledge of R&D development processes and associated commercial environment.
· Good understanding of Regulatory requirements across OTC/drug markets
· Clear communicator in both oral and written form with both internal departments and external organizations.
· Proven demonstration to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work effectively in teams, and multitask.
· An ability to organize and report study data from internal and external sources.
· Flair for creativity and innovation
Understanding of statistics and its application to experimental work.
Job Posting End Date
2026-06-18
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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