Job Description
Join our team and be part of a company that truly lives its values. With our expertise and commitment to innovation, we aim to build trust and make health and wellness accessible to all. By fostering inclusivity and care, we work collaboratively to improve the well-being of our
colleagues, customers, and communities.
At Holland & Barrett, science is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a Senior Scientist to join our global science team — helping to ensure credibility, accuracy, and innovation across our product and service portfolio. From nutrition-led solutions to new
product development, this role brings real impact, blending scientific rigour with commercial ambition in a fast-paced and purpose-driven business.
The Role:
Key Responsibilities
Provide Scientific Input to Enhance Our Solutions
Develop and apply cutting-edge scientific frameworks and guidelines that enable the creation of innovative health and wellness products.
Deliver high-quality scientific dossiers to support evidence-based development of new and enhanced solutions.
Guide product development teams by translating emerging research into commercially viable, credible innovations.
Evidence and Influence
Lead the execution of the research strategy to generate strong scientific evidence that supports product innovation and differentiation.
Analyse and interpret scientific data to inform R&D decisions and uncover opportunities for breakthrough innovation.
Ensure all innovation is rooted in scientific integrity, maintaining rigorous standards and clear documentation of evidence.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Act as the scientific lead across innovation projects, working cross-functionally to ensure science is embedded from concept to launch.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including research institutions, to co-develop forward-thinking, evidence-backed solutions.
Present scientific findings clearly to influence internal decision-makers and strengthen H&B’s position as a research-driven innovator in wellness
Location:
This role is based in London (or Nuneaton), and is required to travel to our Nuneaton Hub (or London) and occasionally to any other location of H&B. We support flexibility and productivity of our employees by hybrid working arrangements with minimum 2 days
presence in the offices.
The Person:
Key Requirements:
Deep expertise in nutritional science with a strong track record in designing and delivering research to inform product innovation.
Proven ability to lead and interpret nutrition research, including interventional or real-world evidence studies
Skilled in translating complex scientific evidence into clear, credible insights that shape product development, services, and marketing narratives.
Experience in health and wellness industry or FMCG highly desirable, particularly in the area of food or food supplements/VHMS
Highly collaborative team player, experienced in leading cross-functional projects and working with internal and external scientific stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels and engage both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Passionate about health and wellness, with a proactive and agile mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.