Intern, Medical Innovation (Internship Period: January 2026 to June/July 2026)

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.

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

 

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

Title of Hiring Manager: Lead, SEAT BU Medical and Scientific Affairs and Medical Innovation Wider Asia

Number of internship positions: 1

Preferred Period of Internship Required: January 2026 - June/July 2026

Preferred School/Course of Intern: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Health/ Biological Sciences

We are looking to provide a learning opportunity for an Intern in the Wider Asia Medical and Scientific Affairs team. Focus will be on Medical Innovation which will support the innovation programs for Haleon R&D. The Intern will work under the supervision of the Medical Innovation Lead and collaborate with other functions of Commercial, Innovation, Manufacturing, Consumer & Product Understanding, Regulatory, Insights and New Product Development Scientists in the company to provide appropriate and timely input into our innovation program.

Responsibilities:

You will be required to:

• Support on-going Innovation projects and workstreams, details to be determined during onboarding prior to start of the internship based on current business needs and strengths of trainee
• End to end development journey of claim
• Be trained on the platforms/Systems: - ProMotion etc for preparation, approval/ review of content
• Assist in the medical communication and external advocacy efforts e.g., with HCPs, Scientific Exchange in team meetings or by different channels (F2F, virtual, calls, Mail)
• Cross-functional team involvement in project.
• Be trained on the different processes to generate the scientific documents like Claim Support substantiations, Publications, Response documents to Health Authorities, Medical information
• Understand the process of the benefit risk of a product and evaluate the product’s safety and efficacy

Learning Outcomes

Throughout the course of the internship, you will attain the following learning objectives:

• Obtain high level overview of the medical affairs processes, activity, quality control, and its position in the R&D lifecycle.
• Experience in presenting in a multidisciplinary team based on scientific evidence generation.
• Training on Processes and platforms that support develop scientific communication.
• High level scientific and business aspects of Haleon portfolio.

 

Why You?

We are seeking candidates with the following skills and competencies:

Business Skills and Competencies

• Educational background – studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Health/ Biological Sciences related degree (undergraduates completed at least Year 1 when starting role or postgraduates).
• Proficient in use of IT and software/systems, database systems and presentation skills.

 

Behavioural Skills and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication/teamwork skills
• Agility and high motivation to learn
• Able to act in a confidential manner
• Good interpersonal abilities
• Organized and methodical
• Proactive attitude to process improvement
• Awareness and ability to work within culturally diverse teams

Upon submission of applications, we will be contacting shortlisted candidates for an initial conversation to share more about Haleon and our recruitment process. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis.

 

 

 

 Job Posting End Date

 

 

2025-11-30

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

 

 

 

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.