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.

Join our  R&D Consumer Science Team in Weybridge for a 12-month industrial placement, starting 28th June 2027.

At a glance:

Are you a student at University looking to kick start your career in Consumer Science & New Product Innovation (CSPI)?  In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of consumer, sensory and behaviour science research projects across all stages of the new product innovation process, from early-stage qualitative exploration research to iterative prototype testing to prototype validation quantitative studies within R&D. You will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from an experienced team who will support you to reach your full potential.

Please note there are multiple opportunities available within the R&D Consumer Science team: 

• Global CSPI– Support consumer and product research for global cross-category as well as cross operating units helping to drive programs for capability development, R&D/CSPI operations and compliance.
• Europe R&D - Explore how consumer science fuels product innovation in our Health & Wellness products across diverse cultures and markets in Europe.
• Global Oral Health CSPI– Support consumer and product research within Haleon’s largest category, working on innovations that power some of the most trusted and scientifically advanced brands in the world. Working across product innovations from early-stage exploration, prototype testing to post-launch activities.

R&D Consumer Science Industrial Placement: Key Responsibilities:

• Work on a wide range of consumer, sensory, and behaviour research projects across the Consumer Healthcare categories – Oral Care, Over The Counter (OTC) and Wellness (depending on the role)
• Ensure all studies are completed according to relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and compliance requirements, including documenting all compliance requirements in the online study management system. 
• Design and execute consumer research studies, leveraging the appropriate methodologies (qualitative/quantitative/mixed methods/data analytics) to deliver the business objective of the research.

• Engage with people both internally and externally.
• Work with key stakeholders to get consumer studies approved. Manage the timelines and communications with research agencies on critical study steps such as release/shipment of test samples, recruitment of consumers, fieldwork etc.

Education Requirements:

Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in: Science, particularly: Food / Health Science, Sensory & Consumer Science, Psychology, or Life Sciences. Basic working knowledge on Statistical Analysis is preferrable.

If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) or an Integrated Masters Degree and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university.  Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.

Role Start Date: 28th June 2027

** Please not there are multiple roles available **

Benefits:  

• Salary of £28,860 per year 
• Haleon Bonus Structure

• Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health 

• You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects 

Application Process:

The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:

• Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
• Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment and one-way video interview supported by Hirevue.
• Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a final stage virtual interview; The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
• Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.

Interviews will be held in November/December 2026

We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.

If you require any support or adjustments with your application, please email: [email protected]

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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 Accommodation Requests

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 [email protected]. 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
• Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support

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.