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 in Weybridge for a 12 month industrial placement, starting in July 2026.**At a glance:**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:*** EMEA-LATAM R&D - Explore how consumer science fuels product innovation in our Health & Wellness products across diverse cultures and markets—from Europe to Africa and Latin America.* Future Horizons R&D – Support consumer and product research for global cross-category early/ upstream science and technologies as well as helping to drive programs for capability development, R&D/CSPX operations and compliance.* Global Oral Health R&D – 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, 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.* Designing and executing consumer research studies, leveraging the appropriate methodologies (qualitative/quantitative/hybrid) to deliver the business objective of the research* Engage with people both internally and externally* Working with key stakeholders to get consumer studies approved. Managing 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, in particular Food / Health Science or Sensory & Consumer Science or Psychology. 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) 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:** July 2026**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.* **Hirevue Online Assessment** – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment/interview.* **Hirevue One-Way Video Interview** – if selected you receive a link to complete an one-way video interview focusing on your motivation for joining Haleon and what transferrable skills you will bring to the role. This will be screened by the Early Talent Team.* **Interview** – if selected you will be invited to attend a 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 January/February 2026We 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: **earlytalentrecruitment@haleon.com**Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes.## **Job Posting End Date**2025-12-19## **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 earlytalentrecruitment@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 • 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.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
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