Future Horizons Packaging - Platform Innovation...
@ Haleon

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom
On Site
Full Time
Posted 3 days ago

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About Haleon

Haleon is a world-leading consumer healthcare company with category-leading brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum. Together, we are improving everyday health for millions of people by combining trusted science with deep human understanding.

Role Overview

The Platform Innovation Senior Scientist role, based in Weybridge, Surrey on a hybrid basis, is part of the Future Horizons Packaging team. This role is designed to drive disruptive innovation in consumer healthcare packaging through the development of scalable new solutions including tubes, blister packs, bottles, caps, pumps, and sachets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Turn strategic discussions into clear project briefs.
  • Contribute to Packaging Technology Platform Roadmaps.
  • Apply state-of-the-art scouting and evaluation tools.
  • Manage predevelopment projects with external partners.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D and beyond.

Qualifications & Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Materials Science, Packaging or related field is required; an MSc, MEng or PhD is a plus. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in CPG Packaging Development, with proven project management capabilities and a track record of delivering innovation milestones.

Our Culture & Inclusion

At Haleon, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our culture. We foster a collaborative, flexible, and respectful environment where every employee can thrive and be their authentic self.

Key Skills/Competency

  • packaging
  • innovation
  • R&D
  • predevelopment
  • project management
  • CPG
  • technology roadmap
  • collaboration
  • sustainability
  • consumer healthcare

How to Get Hired at Haleon

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Haleon’s culture: Explore mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight packaging and innovation experience.
  • Showcase project skills: Emphasize management and technical know-how.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review role-specific questions and case studies.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review packaging materials properties.
Study engineering and materials science trends.
Practice data evaluation and technical reporting.
Familiarize with innovation project management tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project you managed.
Explain your teamwork experience.
Detail your initiative in innovation processes.
Discuss how you resolve conflicts effectively.

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