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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 a NEW ACTIVES SCIENTIST in Southampton
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
The role will lead the day-to-day management of the Water Street Collective (TWSC) product claims process, primarily for products under our Ryde brand (http //www.ryde.com/), working closely with marketing, regulatory and legal teams (as well as science and product development colleagues) to ensure proposed claims are appropriately and efficiently processed, reviewed, substantiated and approved.
The role will also use their technical expertise to support the Science and Claims Lead in identifying and reviewing potential dietary supplement ingredients for use in new products and reformulations. They will work in close partnership with other cross-functional teams to ensure these ingredients/stacks are palatable, safe and compliant for sale in the intended market.
The role will work alongside the wider R&D team to help define new product opportunities and conduct associated development activities.
The role will develop content for the Water Street Collective’s scientific communications workstream relating to our products, nutritional ingredients and relevant health topics. This will include traditional scientific publications and external talks, as well as working closely with our marketing team to create consumer-focused scientific content, such as blog posts, social media clips and website information.
The role will have opportunities to support the Science and Claims Lead in screening competitor products, as well as conducting technical due diligence for new BTV investment opportunities.
The role will help to design, run and analyse human behavioural studies to assess the cognitive and mood effects of ingredients and products.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
The role will lead the management of the Water Street Collective claims process, ensuring efficient but robust review and substantiation of consumer-facing the Water Street Collective content.
The role will support numerous initiatives within the Water Street Collective’s organic and inorganic innovation pipelines. In doing so the role will also be supporting BATs beyond tobacco product category strategy.
Leading the day-to-day management of the Water Street Collective (TWSC) product claims process - primarily for products under the Ryde brand (http //www.ryde.com/). This includes working closely with marketing, regulatory and legal teams (as well as R&D colleagues) to ensure proposed claims are efficiently reviewed, substantiated and approved
Supporting the Science and Claims Lead to identify and review potential dietary supplement ingredients for use in new products
Working alongside the wider R&D team to help define new product opportunities and conduct associated development activities
Developing externally facing scientific content relating to our products, ingredients and relevant health topics. This will include traditional scientific publications and presentations, as well as working closely with our marketing team to create consumer-focused scientific content, such as blog posts, social media clips and website information
Supporting technical due diligence for external investment/competitor assessments
Assisting in the design, conduct and analysis of human behavioural studies to assess the cognitive and mood effects of active ingredients and products
What are we looking for?
Experience Required
Scientist with demonstrable subject matter expertise in psychology, cognition, nutrition, human biology or sports science
Interest in health and wellbeing and in developing associated consumer products
Able to identify and critically review scientific studies (including both pre-clinical and human behavioural studies) based on prior experience in relevant field(s)
Minimally a MSc (or equivalent experience) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Nutritional Sciences (or similar subject)
BENEFICIAL
Experience in designing, conducting and analysing human behavioural studies (specifically linked to cognition, mood, sleep or exercise)
A basic understanding of the regulatory and claims landscape for dietary supplements in different markets (e.g. USA, Australia, Canada)
Experience in developing products related to consumer wellness
What we offer you?
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.
WHY JOIN BAT?
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 life, 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 appli
ed for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
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