Scientist - Medical Affairs

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Medical Advisor [Scientist] OTC Portfolio

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, ENO, Voltaren, IODEX, 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.

Role

• Medical affairs category representative on ISC OTC sub category and project teams.
• Input to and implement the relevant sub-category medical strategy in line with local and global business needs.
• Support the Head of Medical Affairs ISC in the implementation of the medical governance framework in India.
• Provide medical support for R&D, ISC Category Teams and business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for medical representation within sub-category team(s).
• Scientific Claims & Promotion:
  • Identify and proactively communicate new published data in timely fashion.
  • Proactively identify needs for promotional/ non-promotional material and discuss with marketing colleagues.
  • Responsible for supporting commercial functions to develop appropriate concepts and consumer communications (including claim innovation).
  • Review of promotional/ non-promotional material to ensure compliance with the applicable Codes of Promotion.
  • Leads medical strategy and associated clinical development/ claim support for India consumer healthcare products.
• Clinical Research & Real World Evidences [RWEs]: Responsible for the design, implementation, reporting and publication of clinical studies to support consumer healthcare products in accordance with Haleon procedures. Authors’ publications, support claim substantiations with robust and latest evidences for local products as required.
• Medical governance compliance: Responsible for implementation and training of including:
  • Scientific engagement policies and external code of promotion & practices
  • Review of promotional activities including copy review (as required)
  • Input to relevant medical information responses
  • Initial review of market research proposals and associated documentation.
  • Develop local Medical Affairs SOPs as required
• Training & Skilling: Responsible for implementation of scientific education programs for OTC portfolio & sub categories including but not limited to induction for new joiners in experts/ sales, marketing and consumer relations teams.
• External forums and Meetings: Responsible for representing Haleon at external scientific events including:
  • Presentation of Haleon data at conferences
  • Presentation of OTC portfolio and relevant science at external events (including satellite meetings etc.)
• External Partnerships:
  • Establish and develop strong relationships with key external customers including KOLs/ HCPs and professional groups in relevant therapeutic area/ categories, in order to gain insights to support sound decision making and brand strategy development.
  • Identify opportunities for collaborative work, such as research, guideline development, meeting presentations etc.
• Medical Due Diligence and monitoring: Responsible for assisting with medical due diligence and monitoring for portfolio/ category to minimize enterprise risk.
• Reg Submissions to Health Authorities: Responsible for assisting with development of medical content for regulatory submissions

Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Post-graduation in any relevant scientific discipline [e.g., MBBS MD/ PG or Doctorate/ PhD or other streams];

• Minimum Experience: 6 to 8 years of relevant industry experience

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.

Job Posting End Date

2026-07-07

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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