AddressThe Role
We are currently recruiting a Scientific Officer, to join us permanently in Bristol.
Imperial Brands is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to become a consumer-centric organisation and the new Global Insight function will be a crucial driving force behind this change, placing consumer preferences and demands at the centre of commercial decision making in order to gain competitive advantage. We are an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees; our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work.
In your role as Scientific Officer, you will have the unique opportunity to work at the forefront of tobacco science, leveraging your expertise to drive advancements in product safety, regulatory compliance and consumer satisfaction. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers and regulatory experts to conduct rigorous studies, analyze data and generate insights that shape the future of our product portfolio.
Principle Accountabilities
- Contribute to the creation of scientific literature reviews and reviews of regulatory & governmental reports relevant to Imperial Brands’ scientific, regulatory and commercial strategies.
- Monitor, review, critique and report on literature developments in designated scientific topics and provide overviews and early alerts to senior leaders, and the wider Group Science & Regulatory Affairs (GSRA) function.
- Input into the development, editing and writing of articles for peer-review publications regarding key product and study results.
- Participate in regular update meetings and discussions regarding research projects and scientific developments with external experts.
- Attend appropriate courses/conferences to maintain relevant knowledge in designated topics to be at the forefront of scientific knowledge in this area.
Skills and Experience Required
- Suitable experience (academic/professional) in an aspect of science related to tobacco & nicotine or health sciences e.g. toxicology, pharmacology, biological sciences or medical biochemistry
- Experience of performing medical and scientific literature searches, and experience producing high quality scientific documents
- Strong organisational/prioritisation skills for the management of multiple concurrent projects and interdepartmental needs
- Great communication ability at all levels within and outside the business, including presentation, written, and oral skills
- Superb attention to detail
- Experience in clinical or behavioural research, neurobiology, human biology, pharmacology, or medicine.
What We Offer
In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.
Everyone Belongs
Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.
About Us
We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
