Co-Op , Formulation Development (6-months, January 2025 Start)
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.
Future 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 co-ops in New Product Formulation Development to join us to do career defining work.
A career in New Product Formulation Development where none of us stand still.
At Haleon, we design and develop products and technologies to help consumers lead healthier lives. With brands like Robitussin pioneered at Richmond, the site continues to be a center of excellence for iconic global brands such as Voltaren, Panadol, Advil, Theraflu, and Centrum.
The OTC (Over the Counter) R&D team is a global team, responsible for delivering innovation to consumers worldwide. We leverage the power of teamwork, curiosity, scientific excellence, and consumer obsession to deliver superior solutions to everyday problems.
As a Co-Op with the OTC R&D team, you will get the opportunity to work with one of the market leaders in pain relief and collaborate with experts across the global organization.
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, cleaning data, and apply quantitative data science methods to predict product performance
- Develop new innovations for over the counter medicinal products
- Collaborate with analytical scientists to develop novel testing methods
- Optimization of product attributes and performance
- Optimize work process and procedures
- Conclude and communicate findings during tenure as co-op to stakeholders
We’re the people changing the future of everyday health. So you will be someone who has:
- Creative and problem-solving thinking
- Strategic/big-picture thinking
- Entrepreneurial and agile mindset
- Strong prioritisation and analytical skills
- Personal accountability
- Business and consumer/customer knowledge and understanding
- Adaptability and resilience in ambiguity
- A desire to learn and have meaningful impact
To enable you to perform in this future talent opportunity:
Education required:
- Pursuing a BS or MS degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical Science, Polymer sciences or related fields
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
Other requirements:
- A working knowledge of pharmaceutical or cosmetics formulation design is preferred.
- Ability to start in January 2025.
- Able to work full-time (35-40 hours/week) throughout the 6-month Co-Op cycle (January – June)
- Provide your own funding for relocation and commuting.
- This role is onsite at our Richmond, VA location.
- 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
Expected start date: January 2025
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.
Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/