研发外部创新 Principal Scientist (总监级别)

该职位来源于猎聘 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 External Innovation, Principal Scientist, plays a critical role in identifying, assessing, and advancing externally sourced scientific and technological innovation to strengthen Haleon’s Global Wellness Category growth objectives.

Sitting within Global R&D for the Wellness category, and working closely with Innovation, Business Development, Regulatory, and Commercial teams, this role leads scientific evaluation and technical due diligence of external opportunities spanning ingredients, formulations, and technology solutions relevant to Global Wellness priorities.

The role is accountable for translating external science into clear technical recommendations that inform partnership and licensing decisions and for ensuring strong scientific rigor, consumer relevance, and strategic fit within the Global Wellness portfolio.

Role Responsibilities

Lead scientific scouting, assessment, and prioritization of external innovation opportunities for the Global Wellness category, aligned to Haleon’s strategic R&D focus areas.

Conduct technical and scientific due diligence on external assets, including evaluation of underlying science, IP position, regulatory feasibility, safety, and quality considerations.

Partner cross‑functionally with Innovation, Regulatory, Medical, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to assess development feasibility and risk within the Wellness R&D context.

Provide clear, evidence‑based technical recommendations to support decision‑making on partnerships, licensing, or acquisitions ensuring they generate outputs that are aligned with Global Wellness needs.

Maintain awareness of emerging scientific trends, competitive intelligence, and technology developments relevant to global wellness categories.

Build and maintain a strong external network across academia, startups, research organizations, and technology partners in the wellness ecosystem.

Contribute scientific leadership to external collaborations and early‑stage partnerships supporting Global Wellness R&D priorities.

Other Responsibilities Maintain awareness of the competitive, regulatory, and scientific landscape for Global Wellness products, including devices and diagnostics, and apply this knowledge when assessing new product opportunities and claims. Build and sustain an external network of scientific and regulatory experts to support robust evaluations.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications Minimum range of years’ experience: 8-15 Years (5-10 years of experience in R&D and 3 to 5 years experience in a strategic planning, licensing, or related disciplines).

Deep scientific expertise applicable to consumer health and wellness innovation across dietary supplements, diagnostics or related product platforms.

Demonstrated experience evaluating external innovation opportunities, including scientific due diligence and feasibility assessment.

Strong understanding of regulatory, safety, and quality requirements relevant to global wellness product development.

Experience working in highly matrixed, cross‑functional global organizations and influencing without direct authority.

Proven ability to synthesize complex scientific data into clear, actionable technical recommendations.

Well organized and with a strong sense of urgency the incumbent should be a team player with a creative mind

Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree preferred

External innovation R&D front end, search and evaluation, business development, or related roles within Consumer Healthcare, Nutritional/Food, MedTech, Biotech, or Life Sciences is preferred.

Familiarity with use of AI tools and capabilities.

Strong scientific communication skills, able to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Familiarity with Intellectual Property approaches and building strategies.

Strategic mindset with the ability to balance scientific rigor with commercial and development realities in global wellness portfolios.

Experience building and leveraging external scientific or innovation networks.

Comfort operating in ambiguous, early‑stage innovation environments.

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.

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.  This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.  On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.  We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.