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 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
Master’s 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: $159,774 - $219,689 plus an 18% target bonus.
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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.
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