Product Development Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business.  We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry 
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced Management Level

FUNCTION: Operations - Combustibles R&D

LOCATION: Malang, Indonesia

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports to:Senior Development Manager

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: Indonesia

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Leadership

• Manage the assigned team development activities (innovation, continuous improvement, regulatory) based on cycle plan to include consumer preferences, brand strategy portfolio/brand codes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Promote and integrate ways of working within the DRBU product team.

Operational

• Manage the development and deployment activities for the assigned responsibilities within the team.
• Manage the Quality management of blend and cigarette specifications for the assigned responsibilities within the team to meet specification targets (focus here on Blend monitoring, succession lists keep blends in tolerance).
• Manage the regulatory compliance for the assigned responsibilities of the Products within the team portfolio.
• Manage the accurate update of systems (TaO, Gloss) within the assigned team responsibilities .
• Monitor and review progress of the development projects against the agreed targets.

Management

• Track and monitor budget spend for development activities within the assigned responsibilities/projects in the team

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science related discipline or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build solid relationships with key stakeholders
• Working knowledge and experience of tobacco styles and markets, blend developments, casings and flavorings, cigarette design, primary and secondary processing and their effects on smoking quality as well as an understanding of sensory data interpretation.
• Working and contemporary knowledge of Global tobaccos, availability, quality vs. standards, crop specifics & variations.
• Ability to manage development project .
• Project management including, planning and implementation skills.

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.