Product Characterisation Scientist

The Role

At Imperial Brands, we're proud to be a forward-thinking, inclusive global FMCG business, powered by a diverse team of 25,000 talented individuals. We're now offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed candidate to join our Product Characterisation team within our Group Science and Regulatory Affairs department. This permanent position is ideally suited to someone with a strong scientific background who has an interest in science data analytics and experience in project coordination with a strong ability to collaborate across a broad range of departments.

The Product Characterisation Scientist will conduct scientific studies to enable Imperial Brands to launch, protect and defend its Next Generation Product portfolio (E-Vapour Products, Heated tobacco Products and Oral Nicotine Delivery). Design chemical testing approaches to meet the company's duty of care obligations and the needs of regulatory submissions. Contribute to scientific studies that support and substantiate Imperial Brands' meaningful contribution to tobacco harm reduction. Direct the testing of products both internally and with external contract research organisations. Interpret and communicate scientific data via technical reports and PowerPoint presentations to a wide range of stakeholders across Imperial Brands' and with external stakeholders.

Principle Accountabilities

• Act as product characterisation Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects covering our Next Generation Product categories (E-Vapour Products, Heated Tobacco Products and Oral Nicotine Delivery), and other Regulatory and Research projects.
• Design and lead scientific protocols to understand the chemical and physical product characteristics of Imperial Brands' Next Generation product portfolio.
• Manage contract research organisation and internal laboratory stakeholders to ensure timely completion of scientific studies such as stability, emissions, extractables and Leachable investigations.
• Assess, evaluate and interpret data to support product launch and defence.
• Utilise software for data visualisation and statistical analysis in order to provide associated narratives and key messages for varied target audiences.

Skills & Experience Required

• Data analysis and statistical analysis evaluation knowledge.
• Strong and proven project coordination and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
• Experience in stability (shelf-life testing)
• Technical report writing experience
• Practical Analytical Chemistry experience with an analytical mindset

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 further benefits 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 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.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.