Job Description

Oral Health Development Scientist

• Weybridge, United Kingdom
• Research and Development
• 517960-gsknch

Site Name: WEYBRIDGE BUILDING 5 THE HEIGHTS
Posted Date: Dec 1 2023
Hello. We\xe2\x80\x99re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands \xe2\x80\x93 including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum \xe2\x80\x93 through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What\xe2\x80\x99s more, we\xe2\x80\x99re achieving it in a company that we\xe2\x80\x99re in control of. In an environment that we\xe2\x80\x99re co-creating. And a culture that\xe2\x80\x99s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s an opportunity to be part of something special. Job purpose The Development Scientist supports new product development by developing formulations and/or providing analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process, taking into account scientific and timing objectives. This individual would have various levels of involvement in development and validation of in-vitro models, development and validation of analytical method and development and scale-up of conventional and non-conventional solid, semi-solid and other formulations. Key responsibilities

• Manages or contributes to one or more projects in support of departmental plans. Exercises a wide degree of technical sophistication in accomplishing assigned objectives.
• Designs experiments and carries out scientific work with an awareness of state-of-the-art technology. Creates research plans to fit overall project objectives.
• Maintains awareness of scientific literature to assist work progression and understanding.
• Writes or contributes to technical papers, with agreement of superiors, to enhance personal and departmental reputation.
• Maintains precise experimental records; issues reports at project milestones; writes invention records to protect scientific discoveries.
• Sets and resets priorities to remain focused on objectives in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with written procedures (e.g. quality and safety), methods & batch documents, etc.
• Identify, challenge, develop and implement written procedures (e.g. quality and safety), methods & batch documents, etc.
• Ensures all work is conducted following good scientific practice (always) and Good Manufacturing Practice (where required).
• Takes responsibility for specific equipment in accordance with site procedures.
• Produces or contributes to, departmental quality documentation (including SOP\xe2\x80\x99s, batch documentation, validation protocols & reports).
• Highlights own training needs and working with manager develop a training plan and achieve training goals.
• Trains self and others in new technology and laboratory responsibilities (including coaching, mentoring and elements of personal development).
• Conducts general problem solving or lead problem solving initiatives using formal procedures.
• Specific safety and quality responsibilities for department and site (e.g. GMP, Audits, Health & Safety).
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the technical transfer of methods or processes.
• Develops knowledge of regulations impacting areas of work (e.g. EP/USP/ICH

Qualifications and skills Essential We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to assigned projects.
• Knowledge of R&D process and associated commercial environment.
• Clear communicator in both oral and written form with both internal departments and external organisations.
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work effectively in teams, and multitask.
• An ability to organise and report study data from internal and external sources.
• Flair for creativity and innovation
• Computer literate.
• Basic understanding of statistics and its application to experimental work.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like

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.

As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.

Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon\xe2\x80\x99s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.












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