Principal Medical and Scientific Affairs Scientist

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.
- 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 purpose of the Principal Medical and Scientific Affairs Scientist is to play an important role in the R&D Naturals solution team, supporting the creation of materials that drive support of innovation superiority, trusted science, external advocacy and deep human understanding for power brands in-line with our strategy.
- This role is part of the R&D function and reports into the R&D Natural Lead.

Key Responsibilities
- This role has responsibility and oversight of the activities below with the added complexity of multiple stakeholders, different functions, and governance / business expectations:
- Support the creation of Superior R&D product narratives for appropriate pipeline projects, integrating all elements of superiority across R&D into a coherent single narrative. This is executed through strong partnerships with commercial, R&D and beyond.-
- Working with other members of the Medical and scientific affairs group develop effective internal links with other Haleon functions including BU R&D, Category cross functional teams, BU Medical, Clinical Research, safety and other Haleon teams-
- Create and manage Medical & scientific affairs plans including relevant claims and claims substantiation documents used to support the pipeline and portfolio, as appropriate. Provide supportive advice and guidance on claims and copy approval process in support of superiority.-
- Provide individual contributions on scientific insight, superiority, and External Advocacy activities, contributing to overall strategy.-
- Support the Delivery & dissemination of expert category technical knowledge through leading specific workstreams, ensuring best practice and achievement of business objectives based on trusted science and Haleon values.-
- Support External Advocacy and collaborations with the external environment (Agencies, Professional Societies, Key Opinion Leaders, Healthcare Organizations and Consumers) through specific workstreams that are aligned to our strategies in Naturals and business goals. Attend conferences and congresses as needed to execute strategy.-
- Supporting the Global Category Medical and Scientific Affairs Lead in ensuring compliance of products and activities to safeguard the interests of consumers.-
- Ensuring compliance with Haleon SOPs and expectations are adhered to.- Qualifications and skills
- Essential- BSc level degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical sciencesMedical, pharmaceutical or related scientific fieldPreferred- Experience within a complex matrix organization, preferably in a Consumer Healthcare Business-
- 5-10 y Specific category knowledge and experience-
- Demonstrated knowledge of other R&D functions an advantage i.e., product development, consumer testing etc-
- Knowledge in plants, botanical, phytotherapy.Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes.

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.

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.

Haleon is an Equal Op