Senior Scientist - US Medical & Scientific Affairs

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 Senior Scientist - Medical & Scientific Affairs, you will play a pivotal role advancing the trusted science behind well-known consumer health brands including TUMS, Gas-X, Centrum, Nexium, Gavicon and Benefiber with new research, claims, and communications. Key Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of medical strategies inclusive of evidence generation, compelling evidence-based claims, scientific communications & visualizations, medical education, external expert/KOL engagement, benefit/risk assessments, etc. Develop and deliver clear, credible scientific information that helps consumers understand the benefits and proper use of our products. Support the creation of compelling claims and educational content that resonate with consumers while maintaining scientific integrity. Contribute to research initiatives, including development of study plans and protocols. Coordinate scientific advisory boards, consultant interactions, and grant applications. Develop evidence‑based responses to internal and external scientific/medical inquiries. Apply an evidence-based approach to contribute to the development and review of product information, promotional, and non-promotional content to maintain scientific accuracy and adherence to internal and external standards. Partner with marketing, digital, and other cross-functional teams to ensure claims and educational materials are accessible, relevant, and easy to understand for everyday consumers. Evaluate emerging health trends, consumer behaviors, and competitor strategies to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation. Conduct ongoing review and analysis of scientific literature to support product positioning and claims. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external experts to ensure consumer needs are at the heart of scientific communications. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare (pharmacy/nutrition, etc.), or a related discipline. Experience in a Medical/Scientific Affairs related role (1-3 years). Preferred Skills: Advanced degree in health sciences: PhD, MD, PharmD or similarly trained healthcare professional. 4+ years of experience in Medical/Scientific Affairs related role in consumer healthcare, biotech, or related field. Experience working with OTC Strong background in the interpretation, evaluation, translation, and communication of complex science for consumer and healthcare professional audiences. Excellent communication and presentation skills, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. 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: $128,579 - $176,796 plus an 12% on-target annual bonus. #Li-Hybrid 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. Job Posting End Date 2026-07-07 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. Accommodation Requests If 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 candidates The 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. 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.