Senior Flavour Scientist - Fixed Term

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 SENIOR FLAVOUR SCIENTIST – FIXED TERM (MATERNITY COVER) in Southampton

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

This role will lead research and innovation projects, assessment of potential, and the development of new flavour technologies and flavour science – in partnership with the respective Product Discovery & Technology teams - to ensure that all New Categories consumables pipelines (Vapour, Tobacco Heated Products, Modern Oral, and FMC) have the flavour and sensorial technology blocks to meet the requirements of the 5 Year Innovation plans.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Utilise experience in Flavour or Ingredient Science projects to lead and maintain existing multi-category flavour innovation projects in pipeline. 
• Lead the development of breakthrough flavour (aroma/taste/sensate) technology for existing consumer benefit spaces and emerging new domains (by partnership across the flavour industry and with internal knowledge holders).
• Partner internally with Science Research organisation, Flavour Development andConsumables Discovery teams to co-develop new technology blocks involving flavour/sensorial dimensions, technical/product science models.
• Utilise data science and analytical experience to plan, select and implement appropriate level of data gathering and translation to partners.
• Project manage the delivery of projects through discovery stage gate requirements via standard methodology tools and governance process.
• Support IP, proof-of concept and proof-of-application products in the early phase of the innovation funnel (PLM).
• Collaborate with Open Innovation on transformational flavor materials and technologies and manage due diligence process with NDA, JDA and supplier set-up.
• Collaborate across functions including Consumer Product Safety, Product Compliance, Product Development, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulations.
• Identify internal collaborations opportunities with Science Research CoEs to accelerate discovery programs with key SME’s.
• Promote the continuous development of flavour-product technical models to demonstrate how flavour levers impact consumer experience. 
• Collaborate with SMEs and the IP team to strengthen existing flavour-related IP where relevant.

Can this be your future role?

• Can you handle a fast paced, pragmatic and results oriented organization?
• Are you able to balance depth and breadth to ensure progress?
• Can you work with a diverse range of individuals and senior partners to deliver results?

What are we looking for?

Experience Required

• Significant experience in Ingredient and/orFlavour/Fragrance or Chemical sciences, or applied research of biologically active chemistry.
• Industrial or commercial experience with Flavour/Fragrance Houses/ specialist ingredient suppliers for FMCG products.
• R&D experience in relevant consumer goods category or industry.
• Proficient understanding of differences in science principles and analytical fields to engage effectively with collaborators in early-stage innovation.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Science breadth and awareness to right size application of tools with objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills for efficient partner management.
• Supervisory skills to develop team members.
• Efficient time and project management.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Higher degree/ postgrad qualifications in Natural sciences, Chemistry, Forensic Sciences, Food Sciences, Biotech
• Evidence of STEM activity.

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 applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.