Scientist - New Science Capabilities and Foresights (Fixed Term)

BAT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Scientist for New Science Capabilities in Southampton. This role involves designing studies to support Tobacco Harm Reduction efforts, conducting human studies, and providing technical leadership. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc in life sciences and demonstrate communication and critical thinking skills. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Market-leading annual performance bonus

Health plans

Flexible holidays

Opportunities for internal advancement

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex scientific research projects.
• Ability to communicate scientific data effectively.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and human physiology.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the translational science framework.
• Reviewing data to advise on future studies.
• Designing and executing studies.

Skills

Agility in science

Understanding of pharmacology

Proven communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Minimum BSc in a life science

Job 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 Scientist - New Science Capabilities and Foresights (FIXED TERM) in Southampton

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

The role will apply a combination of internal and external collaborators to identify and establish new scientific capabilities and scientific foresights across Wellbeing & Stimulation and New Categories. The capabilities will be used to conduct in silico, in vitro, human studies to screen and evaluate their effects. The primary purpose for conducting these studies is to satisfy BAT's duty of care and regulatory obligations, ensuring the business produces efficacious products that are backed by science. A secondary purpose is evaluating emerging science and technology – this includes identifying business opportunities and threats. The role will involve supervising and gathering scientific insights and foresights opportunities to strengthen short to long-term innovation.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

Novel capabilities will support BAT's key strategic pillars, particularly enhancing our understanding of our products, especially in Tobacco Harm Reduction. This role directly contributes to BAT’s core purpose of A Better Tomorrow through scientific and technical frameworks that provide methodologies to understand our products and reduce public health impacts.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting the translational science framework by designing and optimizing study protocols
• Providing technical leadership across categories to deliver new-to-business capabilities
• Translating technical trends in human effects science and technology into business-relevant recommendations
• Identifying partnerships that could accelerate BAT strategy in Tobacco Harm Reduction, Research, and Science due diligence
• Reviewing data to advise on future studies
• Designing and executing studies
• Interpreting data, reporting, and communicating findings
• Authorship of publications, patent filing, and conference presentations

What are we looking for?

• Agility in science, openness to new ideas or technologies, and adopting innovative approaches
• Understanding of actives in BAT strategy and methodologies for testing effects in preclinical or human studies
• Knowledge of pharmacology and human physiology
• Proven communication skills, including external presentations and technical reports/SOPs
• Experience leading complex scientific research projects
• Critical thinking for data interpretation and strong conclusions
• Ability to communicate scientific data effectively to diverse audiences
• Minimum BSc in a life science or relevant field

Beneficial

• Experience setting up and running scientific studies, especially human studies on pharmacological, physiological, or behavioral endpoints
• Experience with validating novel methodologies and technologies
• Proven ability to work across functions with multiple collaborators

Qualifying questions for applicants

• Have you assessed a technical concept for potential pipeline incorporation?
• Do you have knowledge of pharmacology, neuroscience, physiology, or behavior?
• Are you motivated to find novel scientific solutions?
• Have you conducted data analysis, interpretation, and scientific reporting?
• Do you enjoy communicating scientific data to diverse audiences?

What we offer you?

• Market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Benefits including health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, flexible holidays, and incentives
• Opportunities for internal advancement and career development
• Access to online learning platforms and growth programs
• A transformative environment focused on continuous improvement

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re recognized as a Global Top Employer, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and partnership. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or identity. We support career breaks through our Global Returners program, offering opportunities for professionals re-entering the workforce after an extended absence.

Join us at BAT and bring your difference. Learn more about our culture and employee experience. We are committed to accessibility and encourage applicants requiring accommodations to inform us during the recruitment process.