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.
Principal Innovation ScientistJob Purpose: Be responsible for leading and driving wellness innovation projects across the OU to deliver Europe's growth ambitionsPartner with commercial team and R&D stakeholders to support a full and balanced OU pipeline that is aligned to Haleon's category prioritiesBring the voice of the consumer to the table, leveraging local market insights to shape innovation ideas and ensuring consumer relevance is maintained throughout the project lifecycleWork closely with medical, regulatory and other technical colleagues to execute initiatives at pace, seeking out opportunities to accelerate speed to market in a highly regulated environmentProvide scientific and technical leadership to unlock superior products/claims/visuals that are compliant with local medicines regulation, quality/CMC aspects and other dossier requirementsPartner with QSC and procurement on product sourcing strategies, qualification activities and innovation oppurtunitiesKey Responsibilities: Strong Technical KnowledgeStrong technical (formulation and process) knowledge to deliver the innovation and development pipeline as part of our innovation aspirationSolid grasp of product development requirements and the associated regulatory constriants, and/or passion to proactively upskill in the areaContinuously upgrading the technical knowledge of self and team via external surveillance (literature, patents, competitor intelligence), networking and formal trainingsStrong People AgilityProven people management skills to build connections and engagement with cross functional teams and people with different backgroundsProven strong collaboration skills with people at all levels in cross functional team and multiple geographiesEffectively build and manage external relationships with suppliers to inform the development and implementation of the innovation strategyExecution PowerhouseDeliver qualified (consumer and technical) innovation projects in close collaboration with cross functional teams and successfully transition them into commercializationProvide technical support and scientific leadership for wider wellness initiatvies executed across the OUKeep OU stakeholders informed of the proposed innovation development, costs, risks, risk mitigation and probability of success, to enable informed decision-making at governance boardsConsumer and Customer-Obsessed Serve as the voice of the consumer when developing innovation opportunities through close interaction with consumer insights and product understanding, driving early consumer input / technical consumer understanding into early pipeline and prototype developmentCreate technical and product understanding research plans to fit overall project deliverablesData-DrivenPerform comprehensive and critical evaluation of internal and external dataAuthor technical papers/presentationsLead due diligence on external innovation opportunities and deliver strong technical recommendationsAgileDeliver innovative and better ways of doing things; actively champion the elimination of non-value-added processes and proceduresRequired Knowledge, Education, Skills and Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Nutrition or related scientific disciplineExcellent analytical skills, including strategic thinking, ability to frame problems and opportunities using supporting data, problem solving and measuring impactStrong technical understanding on the requirements to deliver wellness innovation to the marketplace is necessary along with a good grasp of the wider internal expectations for delivering wellness productsHistory of successful formulation and/or product development to launchExperience of partnering with Regulatory, Product Development, Packaging, Consumer Understanding, Medical Affairs, Supply Chain and Clinical Development on the requirements for product development and an understanding of the approval processesClear communicator in both oral and written form with both internal departments and external organisationsExperience in consumer-focused global healthcare related products / brand managementExperience of working with procurement and the evaluation of external opportunities, including due diligenceMaintains external networks and represents the organization on many topics in the role of InnovationStrong collaboration skills who can manage cross functional teams and delivers innovation pipeline in a highly matrixed organizationProven ability to solve complex technical and operational problems in a timely mannerThe incumbent should demonstrate proven creative ability and an innate passion to proactively identify and deliver new innovation into the pipeline and excellence in achieving resultsProven demonstration to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work effectively in teams and multitaskJob Posting End Date2026-10-05Equal 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.
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SummaryLocation: UK - London; UK - Surrey - WeybridgeType: Full time
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Principal Innovation Scientist in Surrey, Weybridge employer: Haleon
At Haleon, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven employer that champions everyday health through our renowned brands. Our agile and performance-focused culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing employees with ample opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique blend of professional challenges and personal fulfilment, ensuring that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on global health.
