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 Technologist - Modelling & Statistics in Southampton
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
The main objective of this role is to work collaboratively with internal and external partners to support the delivery of Modelling & Statistics workstreams as part of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Sciences. The role will involve the application of statistical analysis, computational modelling, data evaluation and evidence synthesis, while embedding best practices and ensuring high-quality, to generate impactful outputs that support scientific, regulatory, and business objectives.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
This role sits within the Global Life Sciences, THR Sciences sub-function. Global Life Sciences is responsible for generating the scientific evidence that underpins BAT's Tobacco Harm Reduction strategy. As part of the Modelling & Statistics team, this role contributes to the delivery of evidence-based insights through advanced analytics, statistical support, and computational modelling. The role will play a key part in developing and maintaining population health models used to evaluate the potential impact of BAT's product portfolio, while also supporting other modelling, statistical and data science initiatives across the function. Through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, the role helps ensure that scientific studies, modelling activities, and analytical outputs are robust, fit for purpose, and aligned with evolving scientific and regulatory requirements.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Literature searching, data collation and QC review to support modelling and statistics workstream requirements.
- Data cleansing, statistical analysis, assessment, and application of input data.
- Support collaborative development of modelling tools and approaches for population health assessment.
- Maintain and build effective working relationships with internal partners and external vendors/collaborators
- Implementation of data best practices.
- Work collaboratively within the Digital & Data Science team to support study delivery.
What are we looking for?
Experience Required
- Experience in data review, statistical analysis, and interpretation.
- Experience in literature review, data extraction and data cleansing.
- Familiar with programming languages (e.g. SAS, Matlab, R, and/or Python).
- Adapting to taking on new tasks and applying existing knowledge to problem solving.
- Working on multiple workstreams and able to plan & prioritize tasks.
- Able to work as part of team.
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- Ability to function independently as well as work within a team, demonstrating flexibility and ability to coordinate projects across various partners.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and team collaboration skills.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Bachelor’s / master’s degree ideally in Life Sciences, Statistics, Data Science or related field.
BENEFICIAL
- Experience with statistical modelling and predictive analytics
- Knowledge of data standards (eg.CDISC)
- Experience in consumer behaviour, public health and/or epidemiology
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.
