Principal Scientist

Principal Scientist - Naturals / Wellness page is loaded Principal Scientist - Naturals / Wellness Apply locations Singapore - Rochester Park time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id 522432

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.

Job Purpose:

The role of Future Horizon Science & Technology (FHS&T) remit is to pursue and build strategic advantages in prioritized areas of science and technology application. This will allow delivery of growth in strategic key verticals that enable our brands/BUs to take up future leadership positions through Deep Human understanding and unique & differentiated Trusted Science. The FHS&T group translates new approaches learned in the process of building strategic science & technology into new capabilities for R&D.

The Naturals Science & Technology Platform focuses on building a cross-Haleon emerging science & technology roadmap focused on Horizon 3 naturals & green science. This will be category-defining science & technology via identification, partnering and de-risking early-stage relevant science & technology from across the globe targeted in platform areas e.g., systemic inflammation, advanced cellular aging, gut health and mobility.

The New Naturals Science Principal Scientist role:

1. Owns the portfolio of science & technology partnerships for Horizon 3 Naturals & Green Science, building the approach to engage/advocate/define Evolving IP, Regulatory and Medical landscape

2. Builds and guides Trusted Science in Horizon 3 Naturals & Green Science with new bio-active solutions

Key Responsibilities :

• Own and build the Horizon 3 new naturals & green science technology roadmap: set the strategy for Haleon for the specific defined domain, own the Technology Product Roadmap (technology into consumer), deliver the prioritized building blocks within the roadmap, IP lead & strategy for defined domain.

• Build the enabling ecosystem H3 new naturals & green science: build & manage the external ecosystem for the defined domain, lead external leverage and technology acquisition/access strategy, supplier base innovation partnerships.

• Lead Industry consortia and build advocacy plans for unregulated spaces: Consortium access for new to industry solutions, new financial mechanisms to access for new technology solutions (internal & external), new approaches to engaging advocacy in unregulated spaces.

• Build new capabilities: Identify and build future proof capabilities to support Haleon's future natural & green science spaces leading internal vs external, physical vs digital, micro-lab to pilot scale up fit for purpose planning.

• Thought leadership: Be externally recognized as leading voice in naturals & green science with a clear influence strategy (regulatory & medical advocacy strategy, HCP networks etc)

• Facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration within H3 naturals & green science platform as well as more broadly across FHS&T.

• Actively facilitate networking and partnership activities with Categories and BUs

• Build a network of functional experts within the broader CH R&D organization (e.g., FHS&T, Innovation Research, Category/BU R&D Leads etc.) to support H3 naturals & green science opportunities.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry or Biological Sciences

• 10+ years in FMCG or Healthcare preferred

• Global experience in science & technology partnerships building.

• Expertise in developing novel solutions through combining internal and external technology

• Ability to drive scientific excellence, understand key technologies, build models, and communicate effectively within an R&D and cross-functional environment

Preferred skills:

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry or Biological Sciences

• Excellent analytical skills, including strategic thinking.

• Leadership, communication and influencing skills, ability to lead change.

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.

Location: GSK Asia House, Singapore

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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.

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Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer healthcare company. Shaped by all of us. Together, we're improving everyday health for millions 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 building together. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.