Analytical Scientist II (Nicotine Pouches)
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
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Description
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST II (NICOTINE POUCHES) in Southampton
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
Senior Scientist Analytical
Number of Direct Reports
0
Core Relationships
Internal – All teams across R&S, NC R&D, US S&RD, Global Analytical teams
External – Suppliers, CROs, academic and industry consultants
Geographic Scope
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST II (NICOTINE POUCHES) in Southampton
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
- To provide technical direction, execution and delivery of Advanced Analytical to deliver analytical testing capabilities to support BAT’s New Category products, with focus on nicotine pouches.
- To be accountable in supporting the development of tools, knowledge and data in analytical sciences across BAT’s New Category products.
- Providing fast, reliable, end-to-end fit for purpose, accredited analytical data to support BAT’s New Categories product innovation lifecycle and tobacco harm reduction (THR) ambition across key global hubs within the Analytical department, BAT global laboratory network and external third parties
- Supporting Quality Growth with high quality robust analytical data to enable foundational product understanding, product stewardship, regulatory submissions, competitor analysis and patents
- Supporting Sustainable Future and THR with cutting edge analytical data, enabling regulatory engagement, scientific communications and collaborations
Senior Scientist Analytical
Number of Direct Reports
0
Core Relationships
Internal – All teams across R&S, NC R&D, US S&RD, Global Analytical teams
External – Suppliers, CROs, academic and industry consultants
Geographic Scope
Global
Travel Required
Infrequent- travel to third party suppliers and conferences
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
Experience Required
Travel Required
Infrequent- travel to third party suppliers and conferences
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Application of expert knowledge of routine analytical testing to execute the planning, delivery and reporting within the Analytical team based on an agreed plan, equipment and methodologies following best practise
- To input into the technical application of the Analytical team, to develop, deliver and ensure fit-for-purpose analytical testing capabilities and defined requirements to support product innovation, tobacco harm reduction science, and regulatory engagement
- Expert knowledge of analytical method development & method validation (including to ISO 17025) and routine deployment, following best practise supported by laboratory quality management systems and key business processes
- Initiator or lead representative in interactions with cross-functional teams and internal and 3rd party external technical stakeholders
- Ensure that data generated are timely, fit for purpose and meeting the appropriate quality requirements (data standards) and business needs, harnessing approaches aligned to the digital transformation roadmap
- Maintain clear ways of working and adherence to key processes, providing clear technical leadership, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement
- Author and deliver technical reports, internal and external publications and presentations.
- Understands, promotes and applies responsibilities under the EH&S policy
- Application of project management and planning
- Monitor the competitor landscape in the field of analytical science
Experience Required
- Strong, recent experience in an analytical testing laboratory
- Thorough knowledge and hands-on application of a broad range of analytical instruments and techniques (e.g. GC-MS, HPLC-UV, HPLC/MS/MS), and laboratory operational and governance requirements
- Extensive experience of leading high throughput routine analysis, data interpretation and reporting in accordance with approved methods
- Experience of quality management systems, integration across different platforms and contribution to the effectiveness of routine analysis
- Awareness of product design to enable the development of the appropriate analytical test methods and applications.
- Leading the delivery of routine analytical approaches to support Quality Growth throughout the product innovation lifecycle.
- Leading senior stakeholder engagement, developing analytical solutions and generating data, ensuring timely communication in clear and simple terms
- Supporting the development of external scientific collaborations to enable analytical method acceptance, and external endorsement supported by established Analytical approaches, via technology transfer and third-party cross-laboratory validation studies
- Provision of appropriate technical supervision/ coaching to support across the Advanced Analytical team
- Adherence to financial process and controls, supporting budget forecasting, planning and tracking spend
- Drives single point of accountability, ability to identify and make suitable interventions to ensure project delivery
- Relevant professional/academic achievement equivalent 1st or 2nd Degree in Chemistry or related science
- Relevant society and or professional body membership, e.g., Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), or evidence of proactive continuing professional development
- Working knowledge of BAT products
- Experience with project management techniques
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of l
ife, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.