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.
At a glance
Opportunity to join the Commercial Marketing, Product Safety Committee and Medical Affairs Team at Haleon in Weybridge for 12 months, starting 28 June 2027. Are you a student at university looking to kick start your career in Medical Affairs? You will have the opportunity to work directly with and learn from an experienced team who will support you to reach your full potential.
Medical and Scientific Affairs Industrial Placement: Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the development and creation of product claims support at the centre of the oral health industry, witnessing the creation of oral healthcare products first-hand.
- Working both individually and as part of a cross functional team (inc marketing, regulatory, legal, R&D) to provide scientific and technical input to help develop consumer relevant marketing material, and educational/scientific programmes that are supported by robust scientific data across dentine sensitivity and acid erosion, gum health and Denture appliance care.
- Working closely with all members of the Medical and Scientific Affairs team to ensure that the advice provided represents the depth of experience and expertise within Medical and Scientific Affairs.
- Coordinating and conducting detailed literature reviews for specific knowledge summaries, claims, and mode of action of ingredients.
- Gain experience of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs and Medical Excellence (for example, understanding of the benefits and risks of the products and their appropriate use for the benefit of patients and consumers).
- Experience Dental Conferences with expert talks and discussions.
- Build communication and other invaluable soft skills using different forms of communications to various experts and senior staff.
Education requirements
Currently studying an undergraduate degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Foods, Cosmetics, Medical Sciences or related subjects.
If you are studying for your undergraduate degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) or an Integrated Masters Degree 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: 28 June 2027
Please note there are multiple roles available
Benefits
- Salary: £28,860
- Haleon Bonus Structure
- 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
Application process
The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:
- Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
- Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment and one-way video interview supported by Hirevue.
- Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a final stage 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 2026.
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes.
Note to candidates
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.
