2026 Intern: Summer Nutrition Graduate - Medical and Scientific Affairs (12 weeks, June 2026 Start)

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.

A Career in Medical & Scientific Affairs Where None of Us Stand Still

The North America R&D – US Wellness & Digestive Health Medical & Scientific Affairs team plays a pivotal role in advancing the trusted science behind our leading brands, including Centrum, Emergen-C, Benefiber, TUMS, and Caltrate. We are seeking a passionate and driven graduate nutrition intern to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of consumer health.

This internship offers an exceptional opportunity for early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience bridging academic nutrition research, healthcare, and industry applications. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists, marketers, regulatory experts, legal advisors, and communications professionals to drive impactful innovation & initiatives that support the health and wellness of our consumers.

What You’ll Do

As an intern in the Medical & Scientific Affairs team, you will play a critical role in supporting evidence-based innovation and communication. Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities – Scientific & Strategic Contributions

• Scientific Research & Analysis
  • Review, analyze, and synthesize complex scientific literature to inform product development, claims substantiation, educational programs, and communication strategies.
  • Support the design, execution, and analysis of nutrition and dietary supplement studies that drive innovation and evidence-based claims.
  • Contribute to research initiatives addressing public health and wellness topics relevant to our product portfolio.
• Scientific Communication & Strategy
  • Contribute to the preparation of abstracts, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of medical strategies, inclusive of plans on evidence generation, scientific communications, medical education, and expert engagement.
  • Apply an evidence-based approach to support claims development, product messaging, educational content, and research initiatives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Insights
  • Work with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, and Safety colleagues to align scientific evidence with business priorities.
  • Collaborate with internal scientists and external experts to evaluate opportunities and inform decision-making.
  • Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging trends in wellness, nutrition, and dietary supplements to inform scientific strategies.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deeply understand consumer needs and behaviors and match them with existing or emerging scientific evidence to inform product innovation, claims, and communication strategies.

Benefits to You

• Exposure to a diverse range of industry projects and real-world applications of nutrition science.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Networking opportunities within and beyond the organization.
• Attendance at relevant conferences, workshops, and professional development trainings.
• Competitive compensation and potential consideration for full-time employment upon successful completion of the fellowship.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This internship is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to influence health outcomes through science and innovation in the nutrition and wellness industry. If you're ready to grow, contribute, and make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role (aka role responsibilities)

Requirements

• Graduate-level academic background: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (May 2026), from a graduate program (MS, MPH, PhD, or equivalent) in Nutrition/Dietetics, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and proactive mindset: Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and a growth-oriented approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Able to effectively present scientific concepts and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Relevant experience: Prior research or internship experience in the food, nutrition, wellness, or health sciences industry is preferred. Holding a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential is a plus.
• Consumer-focused scientific curiosity: Genuine interest in understanding how nutrition science translates into consumer healthcare solutions and business impact.

Location: Warren, NJ (in-person, M-F)

Start Date:  June 1st, 2026

Rate: $24.50/hour

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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

Your Name and contact information 

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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.