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Senior Associate, Global Category Medical Affairs - Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

City: Nutley

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Research & Development

In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

As an R&D Category Senior Associate, you will drive innovation across Reckitt’s Global VMS (Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements) portfolio. You will apply scientific expertise and strategic insight to support the development, evaluation, and optimization of new and existing products. Working cross‑functionally with Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, Clinical, and Regulatory, you will help shape medical evidence strategies, guide scientific assessments, and ensure our products meet rigorous healthcare and consumer standards.

Your responsibilities

Support the development and execution of medical and evidence strategies for VMS innovation and product development.
Conduct literature reviews and evaluate efficacy/safety data to guide feasibility assessments and substantiation.
Provide scientific input into innovation concepts, ingredient evaluations, and new product ideas.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to ensure medical accuracy and alignment across programs.
Serve as a scientific contributor for claims development, evidence packages, and regulatory documentation.
Review and support development of medical‑marketing materials and scientific communication assets.
Monitor scientific publications, ingredient developments, and competitor activity to inform strategic direction.
Support medical governance requirements, including documentation, compliance, and training material preparation.

The experience we're looking for

Master’s or PhD in a Life Science; specialization in Human Nutrition preferred.
2+ years of experience in consumer health, nutrition, OTC, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar industries (internships included for junior profiles).
Experience evaluating scientific evidence, clinical literature, or product substantiation.
Strong scientific and medical writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
Familiarity with regulated product environments (e.g., supplements, OTC, medical devices).
Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration with Marketing, R&D, Commercial, or Regulatory teams.
Knowledge of evidence generation, healthcare regulations, or KOL engagement is beneficial.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment with sound organizational and prioritization skills.

The skills for success

Medical & Scientific Writing, Scientific Literature Review, Evidence Evaluation, Efficacy & Safety Assessment, Claims Substantiation, Healthcare Regulations, Compliance & Governance, Medical Science Support, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Partnership, Commercial Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Relationship Management, Influencing Without Authority, Competitive Intelligence, Ingredient Landscape Monitoring, Innovation Support, Product Lifecycle Support, Task Execution Under Pressure, Objective Setting, Accountability, Adaptability, Consumer Insight, Presentation Skills, Training Content Development.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $121,000.00 - $181,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

Nearest Major Market: Newark
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Medical Device, Counseling, Nutrition, Medical, Healthcare