R&D Future Leadership Scheme

Company: Reckitt Benckiser
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Location: Kingston upon Hull
Job Description:

Overview

Join Reckitt’s 3-year global R&D scheme designed to grow technical and leadership skills. You will work on innovations for trusted brands, delivering cross-functional projects that strengthen products. You will learn through live assignments, taking ownership of technical projects and collaborating with Medical, Regulatory, Safety and PM partners. This program offers exposure to multiple disciplines and the R&D Academy for development. If you are curious, communicative and ready to shape the next generation of leaders in science and product development, this is for you.

Pay / Benefits

  • parental benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • life insurance for all employees globally
  • global share plans
  • short-term incentives
  • pay for performance philosophy

Responsibilities

  • Develop leadership fundamentals while working on power brands (Dettol, Nurofen, Gaviscon).
  • Build consumer insights knowledge to inform innovations.
  • Apply degree knowledge in live project contexts and product development.
  • Serve as a technical project leader, driving and delivering projects while growing PM capabilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Medical, Regulatory, Safety, PM) to achieve business outcomes.

Key requirements

  • Relevant scientific degree in Natural and Physical Sciences or Life Sciences and Health.
  • Positive, inquisitive mindset with a willingness to challenge appropriately.
  • Strong written and verbal communication to translate technical info for non-technical colleagues.
  • Proven organizational skills with ability to balance and prioritise tasks.
  • Ability to listen, absorb feedback, and implement guidance.
  • Confidence to present and provide feedback to stakeholders at all levels.
  • collaboration
  • communication
  • curiosity
  • formulation
  • science
  • chemistry

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Posted: September 16th, 2026