Internship Downstream Process Development Scientist Jobs in Virginia

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 Development Scientist supports new product development by developing formulation, combination products (IDDC) and device and/or providing analysis and evaluation of material and products at all stages of the development process, considering scientific and timing objectives. This individual would have various levels of involvement in the development of conventional and non-conventional solid, semi-solid, liquid, and other formulations and medical devices.
Role Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.
Execution Powerhouse

• Manages or contributes to one or more projects in support of Brand Innovation strategy.
• Execute a wide range of experiments/technical studies/scientific tasks.
• Design & execute new methods and protocols.
• Facilitate completion of outsourced support activity
• Keep supervisor informed of progress and activities.
• Ensures all work is conducted in accordance with written procedures as per EHS standards and expectations on site and within the laboratories.
• Produces or contributes to departmental quality documentation (eg SOP's, batch doc, validation protocols & reports).
• Safety & quality responsibilities for department and site (eg GMP, Audits, Health & Safety).

Growth Mindset

• Maintains awareness of scientific literature to assist work progression& understanding, and present at internal R&D meetings.
• Trains self and others in new technology and laboratory responsibilities.
• Develops knowledge of regulations impacting areas of work (e.g. EP/USP/ICH/MDR).

Consumer and Customer-Obsessed

• Participate in consumer engagement research to understand the category and needs.
• Work with Consumer Understanding and Sensory scientists to development consumer-developed innovation.

Data-Driven

• Maintains precise experimental records; issues report at project milestones; writes invention records to protect scientific discoveries.
• Ensures all work is always conducted following good scientific practice and Good Manufacturing Practice (where required).

Agile

• Sets and resets priorities to remain focused on objectives in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Takes responsibility for specific equipment in accordance with site procedures.
• Participates in general problem solving.
• Develop networking skills though interactions with scientist outside of primary 'project' role.

Why you?
Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Food, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biological or related science with 3 years of relevant experience working in a GMP lab setting.
• Ability to apply scientific principles and techniques to assigned projects.
• An ability to organize and report study data from internal and external sources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biological or related science.
• 2 years demonstrated experience of successful formulation and/or product development
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or OTC industries.
• Experience in development and formulation of oral solid dosage forms (eg. tablets, caplets, softgels, granules...) and liquids (eg. suspensions, syrups and solutions).
• Practical application and technical proficiency of the R&D development processes and associated commercial environment.
• Clear communicator in both oral and written form with both internal departments and external organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work effectively in teams and contribute to multiple projects in parallel.
• Ability to organize and report study data from internal and external sources.
• Flair for creativity and innovation, with a desire to learn and have meaningful impact
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Basic understanding of statistics and its application to experimental work.
• Ability to connect consumer needs to product development

Location: This role is based in Richmond, VA with on-site requirements of 5 times per week.
Benefits
Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.
Job Posting End Date
2026-06-16
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 decisions, including hiring decisions.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.
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