Intern, APAC Innovation Management

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

We are looking to provide a learning opportunity for an Intern to assist the APAC Strategy & Portfolio Management team in driving innovation strategy at Haleon. The Intern will work under the supervision of the APAC Innovation Lead and collaborate with APAC BUs as well as other functions including Commercial, Insights and R&D to provide appropriate and timely input into our innovation strategy and projects.

Title of Hiring Manager: APAC Innovation Lead  

Number of internship positions: 1

Preferred Period of Internship Required: January 2025 – June 2025

Preferred School/Course of Intern: Undergraduate or postgraduate students majoring in Business, Management or Marketing

Key Responsibilities:

You will be required to:

Multi-BU innovation projects executions

• Support APAC Innovation Lead in driving multi-BU projects.
• Coordinate with BU/R&D on implementation and progress of key projects.

Data analysis

• Data collection and analysis to support 3-1 plan and quarterly region portfolio review.
• Support APAC innovation lead to optimize current region innovation management system( data analysis and report) to drive high efficient /agile work.
• Post-launch review analysis and insights generation.

Key strategic projects

• Support Innovation lead to co-work with BUs on the execution of key strategic projects.

Learning Outcomes:

Throughout the course of the internship, you will attain the following learning outcomes:

• Understand what region strategy in the fast-moving consumer health area is like and experience the day-to-day operations in driving innovation strategy and business.
• Drive strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Develop business acumen skill sets through understanding the strategies applied in a competitive environment.
• Stakeholder Management - Opportunity to work with stakeholders across the organization including global, region and BU, and multi- functions including R&D, Marketing, Quality & Supply Chain (QSC),etc.
• Business management Skills – Gain understanding on how to market a product in an ethical environment.
• Discover individual’s strengths, interest and suitability for the commercial arena.

Why You?

We are seeking candidates with the following skills and competencies:

• Educational background – Preferably majoring in Business, Management or Marketing.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• 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.

Upon submission of applications, we will be contacting shortlisted candidates for an initial conversation to share more about Haleon and our recruitment process. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis.

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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 flexibi