2027: Summer Intern: VCU School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Intern

gsknch; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon’s Richmond Research & Development Center invites a Summer Intern to work with scientists on formulation development, product testing, and data analysis, gaining exposure to the product development process within a global consumer health company.

You will develop scientific and professional skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present outcomes at the end of the summer; eligibility requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree from the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree through the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in consumer healthcare, research and development, product development, or product testing.
• Experience through coursework or laboratory projects involving scientific experimentation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with GLP or laboratory documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation, product development, product evaluation, and/or testing activities under the guidance of a mentor.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, and document findings while following GLP and maintaining accurate scientific records.
• Analyze and interpret results, prepare presentations, and communicate findings to project teams and stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings, collaborate with cross-functional partners across Formulation, Analytical, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.
• Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards, good scientific practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), where applicable.
• Present project outcomes and key learnings during end-of-summer presentations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (in progress)

Tools

GLP familiarity

Job description

Welcome to Haleon

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.

About the Role

The Richmond Research & Development Center develops new consumer healthcare products for markets around the world. Our teams are involved in a range of activities from product conceptualization and formulation development to testing, manufacturing, and commercialization.

As a Summer Intern, you will work alongside scientists and researchers to support projects that help advance Haleon's consumer healthcare portfolio. Depending on business needs and project assignments, you may gain experience in areas such as formulation development, product testing, laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This internship provides an opportunity to develop scientific and professional skills while gaining exposure to the product development process within a global consumer healthcare company.

What You'll Do

• Support formulation, product development, product evaluation, and/or testing activities under the guidance of a mentor.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, and document findings while following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and maintaining accurate scientific records.
• Analyze and interpret results, prepare presentations, and communicate findings to project teams and stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings, contribute to project discussions, and collaborate with cross-functional partners across Formulation, Analytical, Regulatory, and Manufacturing.
• Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards, good scientific practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), where applicable.
• Present project outcomes and key learnings during end-of-summer presentations.

Essential Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree through the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in consumer healthcare, research and development, product development, or product testing.
• Experience through coursework or laboratory projects involving scientific experimentation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or laboratory documentation practices.

Eligibility and Program Requirements :

• Currently working toward Bachelor's degree from the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University.
• This internship requires working at the designated location. Candidates requiring relocation are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing, transportation, and relocation needs.
• Candidate must be able to work full-time (40 hours/ week) Monday-Friday ~8am-5pm for [12 weeks.]
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship in the future. Work authorization documentation will be required during the application process.
• The position is based in Richmond, requiring an in-office presence of 5 days per week

Expected start date: June 2027

Compensation for this internship is based on academic standing and degree program:

• Sophomore: $22.50/hour
• Junior: $24.50/hour
• Senior: $26.00/hour

Job Posting End Date 2026-11-11

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 decisi