Senior Science Manager - Hybrid

The Role

At Imperial Brands, science drives our transformation. We're looking for a Senior NGP Science Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping, defending and launching our next generation product (NGP) portfolio across global markets on a 12 month fixed term basis.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting edge science, regulatory strategy and commercial impact, leading a high performing team and influencing how future products are brought to market worldwide.

The Senior NGP Science Manager leads a team of Science Managers who act as the single point of contact between Group Science & Regulatory Affairs (GSRA) and Next Generation Product (NGP) Ideation to Launch (I2L) projects.

The role is accountable for planning, coordinating and delivering GSRA scientific and regulatory inputs into NGP launch projects, ensuring that commitments are clearly defined, appropriately resourced, and delivered to support successful and timely product launches in line with commercial plans and regulatory expectations.

This is a senior delivery and integration leadership role. Success requires strong systems thinking, the ability to operate through influence, and confidence leading complex cross functional delivery rather than hands on laboratory work.

You will be based at our Bristol HQ where we work on a hybrid basis of 2 days per week in the office.

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead and coach a high performing team of NGP Science Managers, setting clear expectations for ways of working, decision making and stakeholder engagement
• Act as the single point of accountability for end to end GSRA delivery into NGP Ideation to Launch (I2L) ensuring high quality, on time outcomes
• Translate project plans into clear GSRA scope, priorities, timelines and ownership; proactively identify delivery risks and drive mitigation
• Drive cross functional engagement as the primary GSRA interface with Innovation, NGP Category teams, Corporate & Legal Affairs, Quality and Markets, influencing decisions through strong, trusted relationships
• Lead in the delivery of concise updates to senior stakeholders and ensuring alignment on decisions and next steps
• Partner with GSRA planning and subject matter experts to commission and integrate scientific and regulatory inputs (analytical, safety, and regulatory), maintaining compliance and capacity visibility across the portfolio

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Proven experience working in a highly regulated industry
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Experience in managing and leading multiple projects at any one time
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences
• Confident influencer with strong stakeholder management skills

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 as inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose.

Equal Opportunity

Everyone belongs in Imperial. 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.