Analytical Scientist

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.

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

The Haleon R&D team supports the development of leading global and local brands in Consumer Health care. Analytical sciences is a specialized discipline providing support to new product development, by developing, validating and transfering state-of-the-art robust methods that enable the growth of the Consumer Health Business.   

This role is to execute technical strategies in analytical chemistry and lead new method development, moderately complex problem solving, troubleshoot and solve analytical methodology issues in the Haleon network. This role is familiar with HPLC and GC and well established detection technology. This role displays continuing growth of  knowledge of analytical chemistry. The role requires close collaboration with R&D Innovation &Development, R&D Lab Operation, Quality, Supply Chain and Regulatory etc.

Key responsibilities

•  Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration:​​ Acts as a scientific and technical leader, interfacing with internal and external partners (e.g., Formulation, Quality & Supply Chain, third-party facilities, business units) to provide end-to-end analytical chemistry support.
• ​​Project Leadership & Strategic Planning:​​ Serves as the analytical lead for New Product Development (NPD) projects, developing fit-for-purpose analytical strategies aligned with the regulatory pathway.
• ​​Technical Execution:​​ Applies deep technical expertise to design experiments, contribute to project planning, and independently complete complex tasks.
• ​​Internal Scientific Resource:​​ Functions as a key scientific resource and subject matter expert within the analytical team.
• ​​Innovation in Method Development:​​ Creates innovative analytical methodologies and approaches.
• ​​Problem-Solving:​​ Develops novel solutions to address moderately complex technical challenges.
• ​​Business Development Support:​​ Leads or participates in due diligence, evaluation of new business opportunities, and product assessments as required.
• ​​Effective Communication:​​ Possesses advanced writing and presentation skills, capable of tailoring messages for a variety of audiences

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• ​​Education & Experience:​​ Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry; or an M.S. in Chemistry with at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a B.S. in Chemistry with at least 6 years of experience in the analytical sciences field within the Rx, OTC, or consumer products industry.
• ​​Technical Expertise:​​ Solid knowledge of separation sciences, with demonstrated skill in developing scientifically sound and robust analytical methods for release, stability testing, and complex problem-solving.
• ​​Analytical & Strategic Skills:​​ Proven ability to critically evaluate data, develop problem-solving strategies, and make sound scientific judgments.
• ​​Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance:​​ Working knowledge of cGMP requirements as they apply to analytical chemistry within product development.
• ​​Interpersonal Skills:​​ Effective communication and influencing skills, with the ability to operate successfully within a complex, matrixed organizational environment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

 

 

 

 Job Posting End Date

 

 

2026-08-07

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

 

 

 

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.