Research & Development Industrial Placement - Nutrition Sciences

Overview

You’ve learned a lot as a student already. Want to put it into practice at Pepsi Co?

Our placement programmes are structured to give you the chance to make an impact on some of the world’s biggest brands. From day one, you’ll be working on projects that matter. You will shake things up, shape trends, and get guidance and development to help you discover your potential.

We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduates to join our R&D teams on a 12-month placement programme starting in July 2027 on a full-time basis.

Innovation takes centre stage at Pepsi Co! That means our Global R&D team are at the heart of the action and are kept busy creating the products of the future, for our global consumers. In a fast-paced consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as creating new to the world healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market.

Our research and development focusses on building a consumer‑centric understanding, enabling us to design products for the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment, or indulgence – driving our growth both now and in the future.

You’ll have lots of autonomy where your decisions will really make a difference to our business and in return, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills and experience in a fast paced, energetic environment.

Overview of the role:

Our Life Sciences EMEA Team is responsible for developing and implementing the nutrition sciences strategy across the broad geography of Europe, Middle East and Africa. This role is pivotal in supporting the work of the team, taking ownership of projects, expanding your knowledge whilst translating that knowledge into business relevant action and gaining invaluable experience of working as a nutritionist in a global food company.

Pepsi Co’s portfolio stretches across a wide range of food and beverage products, encompassing every possible nutritional opportunity and challenge.

What will you be doing?

• Creating educational resources and materials on a variety of nutrition related topics
• Conducting nutritional assessments of internal and competitor products
• Being a part of research to support innovation and brand activation
• Developing monthly media reports relevant to the business, portfolio and nutrition science
• Collaborating with specialist teams, including sports science, to support business‑relevant projects.
• Being involved with journal clubs, critically evaluating research papers, and presenting scientific information within the team and to other teams internally
• Under the guidance of other team members, providing nutrition guidance and support to the relevant teams on a variety of nutrition topics

What we are looking for:

• Following path to a degree level qualification in nutrition, dietetics or related field
• Strong and broad range of digital skills
• Good critical analysis skills to interpret published scientific information
• Good level of ability to translate evidence based scientific information in an easy‑to‑understand manner to a range of audiences
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to a diverse audience and the ability to effectively collaborate with others
• High degree of self‑motivation combined with good organisational skills
• Concise and persuasive communicator with excellent written and verbal presentation skills, including to non‑technical audiences
• Strong passion for evidence‑based nutrition science

What else do you need to know?

Our placements start in July 2027 on a full-time basis and will last for 12 months. The salary is £26,600.

Other benefits:

• Vibrant culture
• Development and mentoring
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays, birthday leave
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