Scientific Affairs Intern: THR Science & Outreach

BAT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Private Pension

Health Insurance

Meal Voucher

Job summary

British American Tobacco UK invites undergraduates in Chemistry, Biology, Biosciences, Pharmacology, or related fields to join the Scientific Affairs team in Southampton for a 12-month placement. You will help develop scientific content, track emerging THR science, and support campus engagement and stakeholder outreach.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and development in scientific storytelling within an industrial setting starting 1 September 2027.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in life sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Biosciences, Pharmacology or related).
• Interest or existing skills in design and content creation and science communication.
• Strong communication, project management and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive with good time management and organisational skills.
• Collaborative and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support development of scientific content and assets including fact sheets, slide decks and summaries.
• Track and summarise emerging THR science, publications and news.
• Assist with amplification of BAT’s science through campus visits/tours.
• Support maintenance of BAT’s scientific content library.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with teams across Life Sciences, Product Development and Corporate and Regulatory Affairs.
• Assist with scientific publication and conference planning, abstract tracking and presentation logistics.
• Conduct literature reviews and background research to support scientific narratives.
• Support development of stakeholder engagement digital platforms.
• Support tracking and reporting of scientific engagement activities and outcomes

Skills

Life science background

Science communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Biosciences/Pharmacology

Job description

British American Tobacco UK invites undergraduates in Chemistry, Biology, Biosciences, Pharmacology, or related fields to join the Scientific Affairs team in Southampton for a 12-month placement. You will help develop scientific content, track emerging THR science, and support campus engagement and stakeholder outreach.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and development in scientific storytelling within an industrial setting starting 1 September 2027.