Senior Scientist, Medical and Scientific Affairs-OTC

GSK Group of Companies

• $128K — $176K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, or a related discipline
  • 1-3 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, or related fields
  • Preferred: Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or similar)
  • Preferred: 4+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or similar within consumer healthcare or pharmaceutical industries
  • Preferred: Experience supporting FDA or other regulatory submissions

Responsibilities

  • Support development and execution of medical strategies and claims substantiation
  • Conduct critical evaluation and synthesis of clinical and scientific data
  • Prepare scientific content for regulatory submissions and lifecycle management
  • Develop study plans, protocols, and evidence summaries
  • Create evidence-based responses to medical inquiries
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scientific accuracy in communications
  • Monitor emerging healthcare trends and competitive activity

Benefits

  • Generous 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 6 months paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive healthcare programs with majority employer-paid coverage
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on performance
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Senior Scientist, Medical & Scientific Affairs - OTC, you will support Haleon's portfolio of over-the-counter medicines by advancing the science behind trusted brands through evidence generation, scientific communications, claims development, and regulatory support. Working across multiple therapeutic areas, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex scientific data into meaningful insights that support brand strategy, product registration, and lifecycle management activities. This role is ideal for a scientist or healthcare professional who enjoys applying scientific expertise across a broad range of consumer health categories. This role includes support for regulatory submissions and evidence packages that help bring innovative consumer health products to market.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development and execution of medical strategies, including evidence generation, claims substantiation, scientific communications, medical education, and benefit-risk assessments.
  • Conduct critical evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis of clinical and scientific data to support medical and business objectives.
  • Support the preparation of scientific and medical content for regulatory submissions, product registrations, evidence dossiers, and lifecycle management activities.
  • Contribute to the development of study plans, protocols, literature reviews, and evidence summaries.
  • Develop evidence-based responses to scientific and medical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Partner with regulatory, marketing, legal, and cross-functional teams to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance across product communications.
  • Support the development and review of promotional and non-promotional materials using an evidence-based approach.
  • Monitor emerging scientific research, healthcare trends, and competitive activity across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Coordinate scientific advisory boards, consultant engagements, and external expert interactions.
  • Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external experts to support scientific strategy and evidence generation.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 1-3 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree such as PharmD, PhD, MD, or other healthcare-related doctorate.
  • 4+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Affairs, or related functions within consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.
  • Experience supporting FDA or other regulatory submissions.
  • Experience evaluating clinical data and developing scientific evidence packages.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific information across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Location: This role is based in Warren, New Jersey and follows a hybrid model, requiring an in-office presence of 3 days per week.

The salary range for this role is: The salary range for this role is: $128,579 - $176,796 plus an 12% on-target annual bonus.

Benefits

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.

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