Sr. Product Development Scientist II

Together We Innovate.

Together We Change.
Advance innovative oral nicotine products for next-generation reduced-harm solutions at a Fortune 500 company.

Do you have a degree in pharmaceutical science, food science, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, polymer science, or a related subject area along with experience in product development, formulation, applied research, or food/pharmaceutical processing? If so, we want to speak with you!We are currently looking for a Senior Product Development Scientist II to join Altria's Growth Co and Front-End Innovation Technical team in Richmond, Virginia.

In this role, you will translate consumer insights into new oral nicotine concepts, lead technology and formulation development, and provide scientific guidance to advance differentiated product formats and experiences that address unmet and underserved adult tobacco consumer needs.
What you will be doing:


* Lead oral nicotine concept development addressing unmet and underserved needs by translating consumer insights and jobs to be done into design parameters and requirements.


* Evaluate established and emerging delivery technologies, assess technical feasibility and potential consumer benefits, and recommend opportunities that advance oral nicotine innovation.


* Plan and complete scientific research, proof-of-concept studies, and development strategies to evaluate feasibility and advance promising concepts toward development readiness.


* Develop breakthrough technologies and formulations that enable new oral nicotine formats, differentiated product attributes, and opportunities to generate Altria intellectual property.


* Build laboratory capabilities and collaborate with internal and external partners to create, evaluate, and refine prototypes throughout early-stage product development.


* Provide scientific leadership in areas such as physical chemistry, materials science, and formulation science to guide oral nicotine concept, technology, and product development.


* Document experimental findings and inventions to support knowledge sharing and intellectual property protection and partner with Product Development to transfer mature technologies.

We want you to have:


* PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field.


* 3+ years of experience in product development, formulation, or applied research post Ph.D.


* In-depth expertise in relevant subject areas, such as physical chemistry, materials science, controlled release, or formulation science.


* Hands-on experience with analytical testing and material characterization methods.


* Knowledge of formulation development, ingredient functionality, experimental design, stability, processing, and data analysis.


* Demonstrated innovation and creative problem-solving, with the ability to independently complete research and development assignments.

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