Haleon

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

Richmond Sherwood Full time

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve 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 it’s 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.

Hi. We’re Haleon. A world-leading consumer healthcare company with exceptional category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Centrum, Panadol, Otrivin. We have a clear purpose: to deliver better everyday health with humanity. For billions of people around the globe.

Early Talent roles at Haleon 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 Interns in product development – digestive health to join us to do career defining work.

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

At Haleon, 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 at Haleon 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.   

To enable you to perform in this future talent opportunity:

Education required:

  • Pursuing a BS degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or related science.

Other requirements:

  • Able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 12-week internship cycle (June-August).
  • 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.  Applicant must not require future sponsorship for an employment visa status. 
  • Provide your own funding for relocation and commuting.
  • Successfully pass a drug screen and background check prior to assignment target start date.

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

Expected start date: June 1st, 2026

Starting Hourly Rate: $24.50

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.

 

 

 

Job Posting End Date

 

2026-02-13

 

 

 

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. It’s 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 Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

 

 

 

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to HR.AmericasSC-CS@haleon.com. Please include the following in your email: 

Use subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’ 

Your Name and contact information 

Requisition ID and Job Title you are interested in 

Location of Requisition (city/state or province/country) 

Description of specific accommodation you are requesting 

Please note: Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

 

 

 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.