Summer 2025 Internship Program - Regulatory Affairs Intern

Summer 2025 Internship Program – Regulatory Affairs Intern

Shelton, CT, US

Hybrid

If you’re looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with i-Health, a division of dsm-firmenich, could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you’ll have exposure to many different areas of a consumer products division that markets and distributes # 1 branded probiotics and women’s health products globally, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we’re committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, at i-Health, dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for a Regulatory Affairs intern at our Shelton, CT office.

The 2025 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will begin June 9th, 2025, and run through August 14, 2025

Our standard working hours are Monday – Friday (37.5 / 40 hours per week) – M and F work remotely; T, W, Th in the office.

Join our i-Health Regulatory Affairs team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer!

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value.  Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Research regulations to stay abreast of changes in US or international markets impacting current product portfolio, licensing, and registrations.
• Monitor industry landscape to determine how current/ongoing cases, decisions, settlements from NAD, FTC, class actions, FDA warning letters/seizures/import holds influence risk for our product portfolios.
• Prepare New Product Development and change documentation:  30-day notice filings, verification of claims, review of launch materials, etc.
• Manage Country of Origin determinations and communication with external expert and review associated documentation related to final COO determinations.
• Aid in drafting the mandatory labelling elements for new and/or existing products.
• Innovation research for OTC drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements and/or medical foods.

We bring

Opportunities for students to develop skills and expand their professional connections within a company where sustainability is not just a slogan, but is at the core of our strategy and purpose. We strive to create inclusive communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. Additionally, we provide an environment that encourages curiosity and an open mindset, allowing for personal and professional growth. Together, we can learn from one another to drive progress and create a better future.

You Bring

• Currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Pre-law/Paralegal, Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or related field.
• Candidates must be available to work full-time beginning on June 9, 2025 – August 14, 2025.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – additional languages a plus
• Strong research skills and ability to interpret findings.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.  Compensation will be dependent on factors that include location, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. 

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.   

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. 

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. 

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.