2027 Co-Op OTC Product Development (6 months, Jan. start)

Welcome to Haleon. Were a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of just three years since our launch weve grown evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now its time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity at the heart of everything we do. It unites us inspires us and challenges us to be better every day driven by our agile performance-focused culture.

About the role

At Haleon we design and develop Over-the-Counter (OTC) products and technologies that help consumers lead healthier lives. The Richmond Virginia site is a global Center of R&D Excellence where teams develop innovative products for iconic brands including Panadol Advil Flonase Theraflu and Voltaren. Through a consumer-first approach the team works to shape the future of consumer healthcare through product and technology innovation.

The R&D OTC Product Development team is responsible for developing innovative drug products across a variety of dosage forms including tablets liquids sprays creams and gels. As a student co-op you will gain hands-on industry experience while working alongside experienced scientists to support the development of products used by millions of consumers around the world.

Key responsibilities :

• Gain hands-on experience supporting pharmaceutical product development projects.

• Support the development and testing of oral topical and nasal consumer healthcare products.

• Conduct laboratory experiments and analyze scientific data.

• Partner with experienced scientists to solve formulation challenges.

• Support the development of products for iconic brands such as Advil Flonase and Panadol.

• Contribute to innovation projects focused on improving consumer experiences.
• Share project results and recommendations with the broader team.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.

• Laboratory experience gained through coursework research or internships.

• Experience collecting and analyzing experimental data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Available to work full-time for at least 6 months in 2027 with potential to extend to 12 months.

Preferred

• Interest in pharmaceutical product development or consumer healthcare innovation.

• Hands-on laboratory research internship or co-op experience.

• Strong initiative and willingness to learn.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a laboratory environment.

Eligibility and Program Requirements:

• This internship requires working at the designated location. Candidates requiring relocation are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing transportation and relocation needs.

• Candidate must be able to work full-time (40 hours/ week) Monday-Friday 8am-5pm for 6 months.

• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship in the future. Work authorization documentation will be required during the application process.

• The position is based in Richmond requiring an in-office presence of 4-5 days per week

Expected start date: Jan 2027 with a possible 6-month extension

Compensation for this internship is based on academic standing and degree program:

• Freshman: $20.00/hour

• Sophomore: $22.50/hour

• Junior: $24.50/hour

• Senior: $26.00/hour

• Masters Student (Non-Engineering): $28.00/hour

• Masters Student (Engineering): $30.00/hour

Job Posting End Date

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. Its important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process we may ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development refinement and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential used only for legitimate business purposes and will never be used in making any employment decisions including hiring decisions.

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 Haleons compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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