Pharma Formulation Intern – Summer 2027

Haleon; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon seeks a Summer Internship in Richmond, VA for science-focused students to join the Wellness Product Support team. You will contribute to formulation development, pre-formulation, and material characterization for solid dosage forms while collaborating with cross-functional experts to ensure product quality.

The 12-week program runs 40 hours per week, with in-office presence 4–5 days. Eligibility requires US work authorization and no sponsorship; starting June 2027.

Qualifications

• Essential Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate technical challenges and interpret data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and conduct product development activities, including pre-formulation, formulation, process development/optimization for solid dosage forms such as tablets/powders.
• Collaborate with multiple functions for excipient or formulation analysis and stability evaluation, as required.
• Perform characterization studies to evaluate material properties, product performance and quality.
• Follow laboratory safety, quality, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) while maintaining accurate experimental records.
• Data analysis and presentation of results

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Job description

Haleon seeks a Summer Internship in Richmond, VA for science-focused students to join the Wellness Product Support team. You will contribute to formulation development, pre-formulation, and material characterization for solid dosage forms while collaborating with cross-functional experts to ensure product quality.

The 12-week program runs 40 hours per week, with in-office presence 4–5 days. Eligibility requires US work authorization and no sponsorship; starting June 2027.