About the role#
As a Scientific Affairs Intern within the Wellness and Nutrition team, you will bridge the gap between scientific research and business strategy. You will gain hands-on experience by working alongside scientists and cross-functional partners to understand how evidence supports product innovation, claims development, and consumer communications. This position is designed for students who want to apply their scientific knowledge to real-world consumer health challenges.
What you'll do#
- Partner with scientists and cross-functional teams to support projects across the Wellness portfolio.
- Review and evaluate scientific literature to answer business and consumer health questions.
- Develop summaries and insights from research, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, Product Development, and Safety teams.
- Contribute ideas to identify future opportunities in wellness, nutrition, and consumer health.
- Present your project findings and recommendations at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate student entering your sophomore, junior, or senior year.
- Pursuing a degree in Human Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Biology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in health, wellness, nutrition, or life sciences.
- Ability to learn independently, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience reviewing, summarizing, or presenting scientific information.
- Demonstrated interest in health or nutrition through coursework, research, volunteer activities, or work experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Warren, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: $22.50/hour for sophomores, $24.50/hour for juniors, and $26.00/hour for seniors.
- Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Haleon
Haleon is a public company based in London that focuses on consumer health products. It was founded in 2022. The company manufactures items like Sensodyne and Centrum. It employs over 18,000 people.
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