You must be in your 2nd year (England) or 3rd year (Scotland) of a Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Foods, Cosmetics, or related degree, seeking a year in industry in partnership with your university.

You will develop formulations, analyze products, manage development stages, research methodologies, and assess new technologies within New Product Development projects.

Research & Development

Product

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Our purpose is to deliver better everyday health with humanity. #HelloHaleon

Retail & Consumer Goods

Haleon

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    <br> At a glance:
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    Are you a student who is in their 2nd year at University looking to kick start your career in Product Development? You will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from an experienced team who will support you to reach your full potential.
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    <br> R&amp;D Product Development Scientist Industrial Placement: Key Responsibilities:
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      <br> Ability to operate across functional disciplines, both inside and outside New Product Development (NPD), assists in building project programs to ensure successful delivery/execution
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      Developing formulations in the area of specialty, and/or provides analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process, within the NPD group to a high scientific standard in accordance with the timing requirements defined in product development briefs.
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      Takes responsibility for some stages of the development process, with high level of knowledge in formulation and/or analytical chemistry, whilst ensuring the highest quality.
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      Assists in the research of new methodologies to test formulations developed within NPD.
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      Helps assess new technologies as appropriate with the Projects approved within the Stage &amp; Gate model.
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    <br> Education Requirements:
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    Currently studying for your Undergraduate Degree in: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Foods, Cosmetics or related science Degree.
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    <br> If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university. Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.
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    <br> Role Start Date: July 2025
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    <br> Benefits:
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      Competitive Salary
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      A London travel allowance
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      Health &amp; wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
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      You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
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    <br> Who are we?
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    We are a world-leading consumer healthcare company, 
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     Home - Haleon
    </div>, with a clear purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Our leading brands are built on science, innovation and human understanding and are trusted by millions of consumers globally. Our strategy seeks to deliver sustainable above-market growth and attractive returns, while running a responsible business which is integral to all we do.
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    <br> Why join Haleon?
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    <br> The future of everyday health is changing and we’re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before and make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable for more and more people.
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    <br> So join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands and to better understand people’s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way and to change individual and societal behavior.
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    <br> Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. Join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.
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    <br> Application Process:
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    The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:
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      Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
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      Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behavioural based online assessment/interview.
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      Telephone Screening – if selected you will be contacted by an Early Talent Partner to discuss your application and motivation for joining Haleon.
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      Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a virtual interview. The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
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      Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.
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    <br> Interviews will be held in November/December 2024
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    <br> We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
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    <br> If you require any support or adjustments with your application, please email: earlytalentrecruitment@haleon.com
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    <br> Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion:
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  <br> Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/<br> <br> At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.<br> <br> As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.<br> <br> Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.<br> <br> Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
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    Join our 
    
     R&D Product Development Team
     in Weybridge for and exciting 12 month industrial placement, starting in July 2025
   
  
  
  
   
     At a glance:
   
  
  
   
    Are you a student who is in their 2nd year at University looking to kick start your career in Product Development? You will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from an experienced team who will support you to reach your full potential.
   
  
  
  
   
     R&D Product Development Scientist Industrial Placement: Key Responsibilities:
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
       Ability to operate across functional disciplines, both inside and outside New Product Development (NPD), assists in building project programs to ensure successful delivery/execution
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Developing formulations in the area of specialty, and/or provides analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process, within the NPD group to a high scientific standard in accordance with the timing requirements defined in product development briefs.
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Takes responsibility for some stages of the development process, with high level of knowledge in formulation and/or analytical chemistry, whilst ensuring the highest quality.
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Assists in the research of new methodologies to test formulations developed within NPD.
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Helps assess new technologies as appropriate with the Projects approved within the Stage & Gate model.
     
   
  
  
  
   
     Education Requirements:
   
  
  
   
    Currently studying for your Undergraduate Degree in: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Foods, Cosmetics or related science Degree.
   
  
 
 
 
  
   
     If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university. Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.
   
  
  
  
   
     Role Start Date: July 2025
   
  
  
  
   
     Benefits:
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Competitive Salary
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      A London travel allowance
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
     
   
  
  
  
   
     Who are we?
   
  
  
   
    We are a world-leading consumer healthcare company, 
    
     Home - Haleon
    , with a clear purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Our leading brands are built on science, innovation and human understanding and are trusted by millions of consumers globally. Our strategy seeks to deliver sustainable above-market growth and attractive returns, while running a responsible business which is integral to all we do.
   
  
  
  
   
     Why join Haleon?
   
  
  
  
   
     The future of everyday health is changing and we’re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before and make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable for more and more people.
   
  
  
  
   
     So join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands and to better understand people’s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way and to change individual and societal behavior.
   
  
  
  
   
     Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. Join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.
   
  
 
 
 
  
   
     Application Process:
   
  
  
   
    The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behavioural based online assessment/interview.
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Telephone Screening – if selected you will be contacted by an Early Talent Partner to discuss your application and motivation for joining Haleon.
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a virtual interview. The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
     
   
  
  
   
    
     
      Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.
     
   
  
  
  
   
     Interviews will be held in November/December 2024
   
  
  
  
   
     We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
   
  
  
  
   
     If you require any support or adjustments with your application, please email: earlytalentrecruitment@haleon.com
   
  
  
  
   
     Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
   
  
 
 
 
   Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/  At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.  As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.  Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.  Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
 


R&D Product Development Scientist Industrial Placement, Weybridge, UK, 2025

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