Join our R&D Consumer Science Team in Weybridge for a 12 month industrial placement starting in July 2025. At a glance : Are you a student who is in thei r 2 nd year at Universit y looking to kick start your career in Consumer Science & New Product Innovation? In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of consumer science research projects across all stages of the new product innovation process, from early-stage qualitative exploration research to iterative prototype testing to final prototype validation quantitative studies. You will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from an experienced team wh o will suppor t you to reach your full potential. R&D Consumer Scien ce & Product Understanding Industrial Placement: Key Activities : Engage with people both internally and externally Work on a wide range of consumer research projects across the Oral Health category 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 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 Science or Sensory & Consumer Science) If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2 nd year of study (England) or 3 rd 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 2025 Benefits: Competitive Salary A London travel allowance 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 Who are we? We are a world-leading consumer healthcare company, Home - Haleon, with a clear purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Our leading brands are built on science, innovation and human understanding and are trusted by millions of consumers globally. Our strategy seeks to deliver sustainable above-market growth and attractive returns, while running a responsible business which is integral to all we do. Why join Haleon? The future of everyday health is changing and we’re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before and make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable for more and more people. So join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands and to better understand people’s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way and to change individual and societal behavior. Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. Join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. Application Process: The application process has a total of up to 4 stages: Application – information will be regarding your education and Right to Work. Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment/interview. Telephone Screening – if selected you will be contacted by an Early Talent Recruiter to discuss your application and motivation. 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 November /December 2024 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: earlytalentrecruitmenthaleon.com Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/ At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.