Tech Exploration & Innovation Manager

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Please apply till 23rd of September
Role: Fixed-Term for 1 year

Technology Exploration & Innovation Manager

Why does this role exist?

The Technology Exploration & Innovation Manager supports the exploration and development of next-generation nicotine technologies and novel delivery platforms. The role combines scientific technology scouting, inhalation and drug-delivery science, consumer and pharmacokinetic evaluation, experimental planning and external innovation. It translates emerging science and data into actionable recommendations for global Research & Development innovation projects and future product platforms.

What will you actually do?

• Identify and evaluate novel nicotine-delivery technologies, inhalation platforms, nicotine analogs and next-generation active ingredients to build a credible pipeline of innovation opportunities
• Develop experimental approaches, assess study feasibility and interpret scientific data to generate robust evidence and recommendations for global Research & Development projects
• Support consumer-experience, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluations and delivery-performance assessments across dry-powder, soft-mist, nasal and other emerging systems
• Coordinate scientific work with contract research organizations, start-ups, academic groups and other external partners to access specialist capabilities and deliver agreed innovation outcomes
• Conduct literature reviews and competitive intelligence, synthesize findings and communicate clear conclusions to multidisciplinary and international stakeholders
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams and share scientific knowledge with colleagues
• Support additional innovation tasks and projects as priorities evolve and upon the manager’s request

Who are we looking for?

• Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Delivery, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacology or a related discipline
• More than five years of experience in Research & Development, drug delivery, pharmaceutical development or innovation
• Experience in inhalation drug delivery is highly desirable
• Experience with inhalation products, aerosols, powders or respiratory delivery is desirable
• Knowledge of nicotine science or neuropharmacology is desirable
• Experience working with contract research organizations, start-ups or academic collaborators is desirable
• Experience with pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic research, brain imaging or autonomic-response clinical studies is desirable
• Excellent written and spoken English for scientific communication and effective collaboration in international and multidisciplinary teams
• Scientific technology-scouting, literature-review and competitive-intelligence capabilities
• Knowledge of inhalation technologies and novel delivery systems
• Experience in experimental design, study planning and scientific-data interpretation
• Ability to support consumer-experience and pharmacokinetic evaluations
• Ability to coordinate external partners and deliver multiple projects
• Curiosity, learning agility and clear scientific communication
• A collaborative approach that demonstrates empathy, knowledge sharing, ownership, consumer focus, openness to challenge and responsible decision-making

What do we offer?

• An opportunity to contribute to the exploration and development of next-generation nicotine technologies and novel delivery platforms
• Involvement in global Research & Development innovation projects and future product platforms
• Exposure to scientific technology scouting, experimental planning, consumer research and pharmacokinetic evaluation
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary and international project teams
• Opportunities to work with contract research organizations, start-ups, academic groups and specialist external partners
• An environment that encourages collaboration, ownership, constructive challenge, forward thinking and responsible choices

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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