Intern, Medical Innovation

Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions 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 in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special.

Title of Hiring Manager: Lead, SEAT BU Medical and Scientific Affairs and Medical Innovation Wider Asia

Number of internship positions: 1

Preferred Period of Internship Required: January June/July 2026

Preferred School/Course of Intern: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Health/ Biological Sciences

We are looking to provide a learning opportunity for an Intern in the Wider Asia Medical and Scientific Affairs team. Focus will be on Medical Innovation which will support the innovation programs for Haleon R&D. The Intern will work under the supervision of the Medical Innovation Lead and collaborate with other functions of Commercial, Innovation, Manufacturing, Consumer & Product Understanding, Regulatory, Insights and New Product Development Scientists in the company to provide appropriate and timely input into our innovation program.

Responsibilities:

You will be required to:

• Support on-going Innovation projects and workstreams, details to be determined during onboarding prior to start of the internship based on current business needs and strengths of trainee
• End to end development journey of claim
• Be trained on the platforms/Systems: - ProMotion etc for preparation, approval/ review of content
• Assist in the medical communication and external advocacy efforts e.g., with HCPs, Scientific Exchange in team meetings or by different channels (F2F, virtual, calls, Mail)
• Cross-functional team involvement in project.
• Be trained on the different processes to generate the scientific documents like Claim Support substantiations, Publications, Response documents to Health Authorities, Medical information
• Understand the process of the benefit risk of a product and evaluate the product's safety and efficacy

Learning Outcomes

Throughout the course of the internship, you will attain the following learning objectives:

• Obtain high level overview of the medical affairs processes, activity, quality control, and its position in the R&D lifecycle.
• Experience in presenting in a multidisciplinary team based on scientific evidence generation.
• Training on Processes and platforms that support develop scientific communication.
• High level scientific and business aspects of Haleon portfolio.

Why You?

We are seeking candidates with the following skills and competencies:

Business Skills and Competencies

• Educational background – studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Health/ Biological Sciences related degree (undergraduates completed at least Year 1 when starting role or postgraduates).
• Proficient in use of IT and software/systems, database systems and presentation skills.

Behavioural Skills and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication/teamwork skills
• Agility and high motivation to learn
• Able to act in a confidential manner
• Good interpersonal abilities
• Organized and methodical
• Proactive attitude to process improvement
• Awareness and ability to work within culturally diverse teams

Upon submission of applications, we will be contacting shortlisted candidates for an initial conversation to share more about Haleon and our recruitment process. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like

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.

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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.

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