Associate Development Scientist, Global Wellness

Haleon • Richmond, VA

3d • $70,858 - $97,430 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Wellness Category Development Team delivers innovation and product development programs from concept through launch, developing robust formulations and finished products that delight consumers and address unmet needs. The team combines scientific expertise, consumer understanding, and cross-functional collaboration to bring consumer healthcare and wellness products to market.

The Associate Development Scientist supports formulation and product development activities across innovation and development projects. Working with scientists and cross-functional partners, the role conducts laboratory studies, generates technical data, supports prototype development, and contributes to technically robust products from concept through commercialization. The role offers opportunities to develop expertise across tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, liquids, semi-solids, and other consumer healthcare, dietary supplement, and food-based products.

The position is based in Richmond, Virginia, and follows a hybrid model requiring at least three days in the office each week. The salary range is $70,858 to $97,430, plus an 8% on-target bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Up to 3 years of experience in product development, formulation development, consumer healthcare, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, foods, or a related industry.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Strong scientific, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, or industry experience in formulation or product development.
• Experience with consumer healthcare, dietary supplement, food, or OTC products.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of GMP, quality systems, or regulated product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more product innovation, development, and lifecycle management projects.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and technical studies for formulation and product development.
• Assist with formulation development, prototype preparation, and experimental evaluations under the guidance of other scientists.
• Generate, record, analyze, and communicate technical data to support project decisions, milestones, and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Follow established procedures and contribute to quality documentation, including SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and reports.
• Conduct work in accordance with GMP, EHS, and site quality requirements and good scientific practice.
• Develop knowledge of formulation science and product development processes.
• Participate in technical discussions, present findings to project teams, and take part in team training and technical development activities.
• Collaborate with Consumer Science teams to translate consumer insights into product innovation.
• Support development activities that improve consumer experience and product performance.
• Manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.
• Support laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, and organizational initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Time-off programs, including six months of paid parental leave.
• Healthcare programs, with the company paying the majority of medical coverage for employees and their families.
• Opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on achievement of key business performance.
• Other incentive and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level