Colgate Palmolive

Scientific Affairs Coordinator

Colgate Palmolive$86K — $107K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3+ years in compliance, ethics, or risk management in healthcare or a regulated industry
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance in healthcare, particularly anti-bribery and data privacy
  • Experience in the dental industry preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in clinical and commercial activities
  • Develop and implement compliance policies and training
  • Monitor regulatory developments and conduct compliance risk assessments
  • Investigate compliance violations and coordinate responses
  • Report compliance status and key risks to senior management
  • Support scientific credibility and ethics in KOL activities
  • Engage and manage relationships with top-tier clinicians and educators

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays
Full Job Description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175157 - New York, New York, United States

Role Summary

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals (COP), a division of Colgate-Palmolive Company, is dedicated to advancing oral health through innovative, evidence-based professional products and educational initiatives. We collaborate closely with dental professionals worldwide to provide solutions that address a wide range of oral health needs.

The Compliance Program Coordinator and Scientific Affairs Manager leads a robust compliance program while supporting scientific and clinical initiatives that advance Colgate's scientific leadership. The role ensures adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies across clinical, scientific, educational, and commercial activities.

In parallel, the role supports Scientific Affairs and KOL management by identifying and engaging top-tier clinicians and educators, overseeing compliant contracting, logistics, and performance reporting, and ensuring all KOL activities uphold regulatory, legal, ethical, and compliance standards. The position also contributes to clinical, scientific, and commercialization strategies that strengthen product claims, drive differentiation, and support go-to-market efforts, acting as a scientific contact for Field teams and leveraging Technology Center publications and relationships to support business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies across all clinical, scientific, educational, and commercial activities, embedding compliance requirements into business decisions and processes.
  • Develop, maintain, and implement compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, and training (e.g., anti-bribery, promotion, data privacy, government expenditures, interactions with HCPs), while promoting an ethical culture and responsible business conduct.
  • Monitor and interpret regulatory developments; conduct risk assessments; and perform monitoring, audits, reviews, and control testing to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks across operations and third parties.
  • Investigate potential compliance violations, coordinate incident response, liaise with Legal as appropriate, maintain robust documentation to demonstrate compliance, and use findings, metrics, and trends to continuously improve the compliance program.
  • Report compliance status, key risks, metrics, and significant issues to senior management and relevant governance bodies (e.g., compliance or audit committees).


    Support initiatives that reinforce Colgate's scientific image and credibility with the dental community, ensuring all KOL-related activities and materials meet regulatory, legal, compliance, and ethical standards.
  • Identify, evaluate, and engage top-tier clinicians, educators, and KOLs across specialties and geographies, developing structured tiers of engagement and managing operational aspects (e.g., contracting, compliance review, logistics, performance reporting, and social media plans with clear KPIs).


Required Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance, ethics or risk management, internal audit or internal controls, regulatory affairs or legal support, preferably within healthcare, pharma, medical devices, or another highly regulated industry.

Preferred Qualifications:
    Regulatory and compliance knowledge, including anti-bribery/anti-corruption, data privacy, marketing and promotion rules (particularly in healthcare/pharma), interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), and government reporting/transparency requirements (e.g., Sunshine Act, spend reporting).
  • Experience in the dental industry.
  • Digital proficiency and experience within the health and/or pharma space.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority.
  • Advanced project management skills (e.g., managing timelines, multiple stakeholders, and competing priorities).


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86,000.00 - $107,500.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a consumer products company whose products are marketed in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Oral Care business products include Colgate Total, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate Max Fresh, Colgate Optic White, and Colgate Luminous White toothpastes, Colgate 360° manual toothbrushes and Colgate and Colgate Plax mouth rinses. Colgate's Oral Care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and oral health professionals. Its Personal Care products also include Palmolive, Softsoap and Sanex brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring, and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick and Sanex deodorants and antiperspirants. It sells liquid hand soap under the Palmolive, Protex and Softsoap brands. Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition segment (Hill's), manufactures pet nutrition products for dogs and cats.

Colgate-Palmolive Careers

Join the vibrant team at Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in oral care, personal care, and pet nutrition, where innovation, leadership, and care converge to create outstanding job opportunities. At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to offering more than just employment; we are dedicated to providing a platform where careers flourish and talents shine.

Work You’ll Do

At Colgate-Palmolive, every position is a chance to enhance global health and well-being. Whether you're involved in product development, marketing, finance, or technology, you'll contribute to projects that touch lives worldwide. Our team's diversity and commitment to inclusive leadership help foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives lead to dynamic solutions.

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Join a company renowned for innovation and set your career on a trajectory of growth and discovery. Colgate-Palmolive is the perfect place to challenge your skills and expand your horizons. Here, innovation isn't just another buzzword—it's a practical part of how we approach solutions and processes to improve the lives of our consumers.

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Our culture is all about collaboration and teamwork. At Colgate-Palmolive, you’ll work alongside professionals who are leaders in their fields, united by a common goal to make every day better for people around the globe. Our team is supported by robust diversity training programs that enhance understanding and drive innovation.

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With a multitude of career paths and job opportunities at all levels, Colgate-Palmolive empowers you to tailor your career journey. From internships to leadership roles, every career stage at Colgate-Palmolive is supported by extensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring that your career aspirations have no limits.

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Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Colgate-Palmolive offers a range of opportunities. Explore positions that match your skills and interests through our job portal. We are continuously hiring and looking for curious, creative, and driven individuals to join our team.

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Learn more about Colgate Palmolive
Size
33,800 employees
Market Cap
$66.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1806
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$16.4 billion
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