R&D Global SARA Intern

We are JDE Peet's. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper - is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our "Reignite the Amazing" strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets:
Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at  .

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet's, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you'll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

Join us as a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht, starting in March 2027. In this role, you will focus on external nutrition related measures (such as sugar taxes, marketing restrictions or front of pack nutrition labelling), with an emphasis on nutrient related requirements and Ultra Processed Foods (UPF). Your main objective will be to monitor the latest developments and trends in these areas, assess emerging local regulatory requirements, and translate findings into structured input for automated company databases, policies, and guidelines.

You will work closely with different stakeholders within R&D such as product solutions, technology solutions, regulatory, and marketing teams.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific and regulatory affairs and nutrition while supporting our commitment to quality and innovation in product development.

• Conduct a literature review on best practices for internal company nutrition guidelines
• Research and recommend the most suitable tool or automation approach to capture and manage local nutrition-related measures
• Gather data and build the foundational data structure needed for the tool, including relevant nutrition requirements, portfolio assessment criteria, and inputs for a simulator or calculator to check future adherence during product development
• Support the development of standardised templates, decision trees, and risk assessment tools tailored to nutrition design processes and their governance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company requirements
• Support the creation of training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to facilitate the global rollout and adoption of the standardised nutrition design guidelines programme

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• Paid holidays for each internship term
• Two weeks of remote working anywhere in Europe (EEA)
• Gain hands‑on experience in scientific and regulatory affairs, specifically regarding nutrition
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that allow us to offer our consumers a healthy beverage
• The chance to learn from Global R&D scientific and regulatory affairs professionals!

Working at JDE Peet's is hands‑on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast‑paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking.…