R&D Nutrition Placement — 12 Months of Global Innovation

PepsiCo Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant culture

Development and mentoring

25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank,

Discounted PepsiCo products

Competitive pension scheme

Virtual GP for you and family 24/7

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

PepsiCo is offering a 12-month placement for undergraduates to join its Life Sciences EMEA team, starting July 2027 on a full-time basis. You will work on nutrition science projects that support innovation and brand activation across PepsiCo's portfolio.

From day one you’ll gain guidance and development in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment, with responsibilities ranging from educational resources to nutritional assessments and monthly reports.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in nutrition, dietetics or a related field.
• Strong and broad range of digital skills.
• Good critical analysis skills to interpret published scientific information.
• Ability to translate evidence-based nutrition information for diverse audiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across teams.

Responsibilities

• Create educational resources on nutrition topics.
• Conduct nutritional assessments of internal and competitor products.
• Support nutrition research for innovation and brand activation.
• Develop monthly media reports on business, portfolio and nutrition science.
• Collaborate with sports science and other specialist teams.
• Participate in journal clubs and present scientific information.
• Provide nutrition guidance to relevant teams under guidance.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Digital skills

Critical analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Presentation skills

Evidence-based mindset

Education

Nutrition/dietetics related degree

Job description

PepsiCo is offering a 12-month placement for undergraduates to join its Life Sciences EMEA team, starting July 2027 on a full-time basis. You will work on nutrition science projects that support innovation and brand activation across PepsiCo's portfolio.

From day one you’ll gain guidance and development in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment, with responsibilities ranging from educational resources to nutritional assessments and monthly reports.