Intern, Consumer Insights (Consumer Science & Product Experience - R&D)

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

Title of Hiring Manager: Consumer Science and Product Experience Lead - Wider APAC, R&D

Preferred Period of Internship Required: June/July 2025 to December 2025. Candidates who can commit on a full-time basis during this period will be preferred.

Preferred School/Course of Intern: Preferably Food Science, Life Science or similar disciplines (e.g, Chemistry, Behavioral Science, Pharmaceutical, etc).

We are looking to provide a learning opportunity for an Intern to assist the Consumer Science and Product Experience R&D team in delivering innovation programs for Haleon Consumer Health R&D. The Intern will work under the supervision of the Consumer Science and Product Understanding Lead and collaborate with other functions of Commercial, Innovation, Manufacturing, Medical, Regulatory, Insights and R&D Scientists in the company to provide appropriate and timely input into our innovation program. 

Responsibilities:

You will be required to support the Consumer Science and Product Experience team in undertaking consumer research, data analysis & innovation workshops, including evaluating & summarizing consumer and sensory data.

Key responsibilities include:

• Landscaping: understanding consumer, competitor, product trends to generate new insights and opportunities relevant for Consumer Healthcare categories (Pain Management, Respiratory and Skin Health, Oral Health and Wellness)
• Data Mining: conducting review and analysis of previous consumer studies to generate new insights and learning to strengthen current proposition or identify new opportunities for further research and exploration
• Consumer/Sensory Research: assist in the preparation, planning, conduct, data analysis and documentation of consumer studies in CH R&D
  - Coordinating with other functions to prepare for consumer research studies – questionnaire review/alignment, sample preparation and shipments, internal clearances and approvals
  - Coordinating with respective agencies for preparation and conduct of consumer research studies
  - Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation of relevant studies following internal SOPs and guidelines
• Innovation Workshops: assist in the preparation, planning, and conduct of innovation workshops for CH R&D
  - Working with internal and external partners to prepare for innovation workshops
  - Assist in facilitation and execution of Innovation Workshops

Learning Outcomes:

Throughout the course of the internship, you will attain the following learning objectives:

• Obtain high level overview of the R&D/Innovation processes and activities and its position in the product lifecycle
• Understand importance of consumer and sensory sciences in the product development and market success
• Understand relevance and applications of fundamental science / technical knowledge to industry / product development
• This role is an excellent opportunity to learn about the fast-moving consumer healthcare (FMCH) industry and experience the role of research & development in shaping business strategy and success.

Why You?

We are seeking candidates with the following skills and competencies:

Business Skills and Competencies

• Educational background – studying Pharmacy, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences related degree (Penultimate students preferred)
• Proficient in use of IT and software/systems, ideally document management and database systems

Behavioural Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Deadline-driven, flexible with self-reliance to work in an empowered environment
• Awareness and ability to work within culturally diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think and work independently, and problem-solve
• Strong drive for performance and attention to details
• A keen interest in consumer healthcare science, product and development, and a passion for knowledge

Upon submission of applications, we will be contacting shortlisted candidates for an initial conversation to share more about Haleon and our recruitment process. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis.

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