R&D Global SARA Intern

JDE Peet'sUtrechtHybridFull-time5 Oct 2026

JDE Peet's is seeking a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Intern at its international headquarters in Utrecht, starting March 2027. The role focuses on monitoring external nutrition-related measures such as sugar taxes, marketing restrictions, and front-of-pack labelling, with emphasis on Ultra Processed Foods. The intern will support the development of automated databases, policies, and guidelines while collaborating with cross-functional R&D teams.

What you'll do

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

What you need

Must-have

MS OfficeData ScienceFood SciencesNutritionData Analysis

Nice-to-have

Food Research

Soft skills

Structured approachDrivenEnergeticCommunicationPeople skillsTeamworkIndependent work

InternshipR&DRegulatory AffairsNutritionFood SciencesData ScienceConsumer GoodsUtrechtHybrid

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