Scientist - Medical Affairs

4w1 month ago

Haleon

IN · Full-time · INR 1,800,000 – INR 2,400,000

About this role

As a Medical Affairs Scientist for Haleon's OTC portfolio, you will act as the medical category representative on ISC sub-category and project teams. You'll help shape and implement the medical strategy aligned with local and global business needs.

Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and communicating new published data, reviewing promotional and non-promotional materials for compliance, and providing medical support for R&D and category teams. You will also design, implement, and publish clinical studies to substantiate claims with robust evidence.

You'll be part of Haleon's purpose-driven culture, combining deep human understanding with trusted science to improve everyday health. Our portfolio includes leading brands like Sensodyne, Panadol, and Voltaren, and you'll collaborate across commercial, regulatory, and R&D functions.

This is an exciting time to join Haleon as we enter a new chapter of bold ambitions and growth. You'll have the opportunity to influence the medical governance framework in India and contribute to a world-class consumer health company.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in pharmacy, life sciences, or a related field.
Experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or consumer health industry.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical promotional codes and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to design, oversee, and publish clinical studies.
Strong scientific writing skills and experience authoring publications.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, and regulatory teams.
Proficiency in reviewing scientific literature and evidence-based medicine.

Responsibilities

Serve as 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.
Identify and proactively communicate new published data in a timely fashion.
Review promotional and non-promotional material to ensure compliance with applicable Codes of Promotion.
Lead medical strategy and associated clinical development and claim support for India consumer healthcare products.
Design, implement, report, and publish clinical studies to support consumer healthcare products in accordance with procedures.
Develop local Medical Affairs SOPs and provide training on scientific engagement policies.