Intern - NPD Wellness

Job Description

Site Name: Singapore - Rochester Park

Posted Date: Aug 3 2022

Hiring Manager: NPD Principal Scientist - Wellness

Headcounts: 1

Period of Internship Required: Jan 2023 – June 2023

Preferred School/Course of Intern: Degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Engineering or related science (Food science).

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. 

Job Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern to assist NPD Wellness team in delivering innovation projects for Haleon R&D. The intern will work under supervision of the NPD Principal Scientist- Wellness and collaborate with other functions of commercial, innovation, manufacturing, medical, regulatory, insights and R&D scientists in the company to provide appropriate and timely input into our R&D projects.”

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to:

• Perform comprehensive, sophisticated and critical evaluation of technical data during product development phase.
• Coordinate discussion and close collaboration with cross functional teams and successfully integrate their inputs to charted key NPD milestone.
• Preparation of technical reports/ presentations.
• Assist NPD-Wellness team in create technical and product understanding research plans to fit overall project deliverables.,
• Supports the team with other miscellaneous product related project/ development activities when required.

Learning Outcomes

You will be able to:

• Learn about strategic product development with exposure to strategic NPD planning process and what it takes to launch a product in the market.
• Acquire a strong technical understanding on the requirements to deliver innovation.
• Gain hands-on in-depth analytical skills by researching, analysing and reviewing technical data information.
• Serve as the voice of the consumer when developing innovation opportunities.
• Exposure to highly matrixed environment and experience of partnering with different functional teams.

Why You?

We are looking for students who have these business skills & competencies:

Education and Competencies

• Educational background – degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Engineering or related science (Food science).
• Language proficiency in both verbal and written English.

Behavioural Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal with good analytical skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Open-minded and creative in ideas, while responsive and willing to work for extra miles.
• Deadline-driven, flexible with self-reliance to work in an empowered environment
• Awareness and ability to work within culturally diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think and work independently, and problem-solve
• Strong drive for performance and attention to details
• A keen interest in consumer healthcare science, product and development, and a passion for knowledge

Prior to shortlisting, we will be dropping you a call to ask for your personal information and why you want to work for us. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, as we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

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. 

Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.

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