2026 Intern: Product Development - OTC (12 weeks, June 2026 start)

Early Talent roles offer the chance to change the way people see and manage their everyday health. That’s an incredible opportunity. An exciting challenge. And a huge responsibility. We’re always looking for ambitious individuals who are inspired by our purpose to deliver better everyday health, with humanity. And want to help us achieve this goal. Right now, we’re looking for a Intern in product development to join us to do career defining work.

A career in product development where none of us stand still.

We design and develop products and technologies to address consumer unmet and underserved needs. The US Respiratory R&D team is responsible for delivering innovation for iconic brands including Theraflu, Robitussin, and Flonase. We leverage the power of teamwork, curiosity, scientific excellence, and consumer obsession to solve everyday problems.

What will your individual contribution be?

This position will allow the selected candidate to support new product development as an integrated member of the US Respiratory R&D team. They will work in close partnership with a technical mentor and support fellow team members in conducting lab experiments, developing formulations and/or providing analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process.

We’re the people changing the future of everyday health. So, you will be someone who has:

• Creative and problem-solving thinking
• Strategic/big-picture thinking
• Entrepreneurial and agile mindset
• Strong prioritisation and analytical skills
• Personal accountability
• Business and consumer/customer knowledge and understanding.
• Adaptability and resilience in ambiguity
• A desire to learn and have meaningful impact.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn.

To enable you to perform in this future talent opportunity:

Education required:

• Pursuing a BS degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or related science.
• Must have an active student status. Post-doctoral candidates are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on lab experience and experience maintaining an accurate laboratory notebook.
• Basic knowledge of scientific principles and techniques
• Awareness of safe laboratory practices, PPE requirements, hazardous waste handling and disposal

Other requirements:

• Candidate must be able to work full-time (40 hours/ week) Monday-Friday for 12 weeks.
• Ability to start in June 1st, 2026.
• This role is onsite at our Richmond, VA location.
• Provide your own funding for relocation and commuting.
• Must be eligible to work in the US at the time of, and for the duration of employment. Employees will be required to furnish evidence of US work authorization.

Expected start date: June 2026

The hourly rate for this role is $24.50/ hour.

We invite you to apply as soon as possible. The way we see it, every day is an opportunity. And we are joined by new talent, every day. We accept ongoing applications and will close this vacancy once we have enough applications.

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