2026 Co-Op: Product Development

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer healthcare company. Shaped by all of us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for millions 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 building together. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

A career in Product Development where none of us stand still.

At Haleon, we design and develop Over The Counter products and technologies which meet consumers needs and help them to lead healthier lives.  The Richmond site is a enter of R&D excellence for Haleon where we develop new products for iconic global brands including Advil, Centrum, Theraflu and Voltaren.

The Respiratory Health R&D team is a global team responsible for delivering innovations to consumers in more that 80 countries.  We leverage the power of teamwork, curiosity, scientific excellence, and consumer understanding to deliver superior solution to everyday problems.

As an intern with the Respiratory Health R&D team, you will have an opportunity to work with one of the market leaders in pain relief and collaborate with experts across the global organization.  You will also have the opportunity to put your knowledge of medicinal formulations and processing to use solving real world problems. 

What will your individual contribution at Haleon be?

• Work in a compliant manner to ensure the safety of yourself, others, and the protection of the environment
• Demonstrate excellence in the application and communication of statistical science in new product development
• Under the supervision of a senior staff, apply standard data science methods to solve analytical questions, including collecting data, reviewing data, and apply quantitative data science methods to predict product performance
• With other members of the team, optimize medical devices and oral medicinal products to meet the desired product characteristics and to simplify the manufacturing process
• With other members of the team, identify critical manufacturing process parameters and define the process conditions to optimize the manufacturing process.
• With the Process Scale-Up team use your findings to design experiments to scale up the manufacturing process
• Draw conclusions from your observations and analysis of results and present to the team

To enable you to perform in this early talent opportunity:

Basic Requirements:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related fields. 
• Able to work full time (35-40 hours/week) at our Richmond facility throughout the 12-months internship.
• Experience in scientific data management and interpretation.
• Knowledge of oral medicinal formulation techniques (solids and liquids)
• Knowledge of oral medicinal products manufacturing processes (solids and liquids)

Expected Start Date: January 2026

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.50

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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.

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