Principal Scientist I - Product Developer

Overview

Want to establish foundational materials, ingredients, and science knowledge for new innovative products that expand the portfolio of products for a Fortune 200 company with some of the most iconic brands? If you have a bachelor's degree in a related science or engineering area, along with eight plus years of related experience, we want to speak with you! We are currently seeking a Principal Scientist I - Product Developer to join our Venture Growth team in Richmond, VA.

What you will be doing:

• Lead early-stage product development activities intended to build foundational product knowledge in materials, ingredients, formulation science, pharmacokinetics, and breakthrough technologies with a focus on non-nicotine product platforms
• Develop innovative concepts, prototypes, and/or delivery technologies/formulations that can be integrated into product formats that provide adult consumers 18+ with functional benefits and sensorial experiences that are satisfying and enjoyable
• Work with internal and external cross-functional partners to generate data and insights that guide product development
• Drive due diligence serving as a technical specialist in the assessment of competitive products, traditional and new technologies and making recommendations to management
• Build infrastructure to establish a deep technical understanding of the consumer experiences within the functional benefits space with the goal of connecting the Consumer experience to the product design requirement
• Build small scale prototyping capabilities and / or work with partners for the creation of prototypes across all stages of design and delivery

We want you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, food science, chemical engineering, or a related scientific or engineering field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience in developing novel delivery systems for innovative products to achieve controlled release and targeted delivery profiles.
• Knowledge of formulation science and the vision to use synergistic/antagonistic effects across these areas during product development (e.g. administration route, release mechanisms, physical/ chemical properties of materials, ingredients and matrices, physiological interactions, etc.).
• Validated ability to synthesize information from multiple scientific fields to generate insights to guide product design and development - analytical & physical characterization, in-vitro & in-vivo model systems, PBPK modeling, sensory psychophysiology, consumer research, etc.
• Knowledge in product development principles evidenced with a consistent track record of patents, publications and scientific/regulatory engagements.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.

Sponsorship

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Company Overview

Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokersaway from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and ourshareholders. Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, on!, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altria's products and operating companies by visiting www.altria.com . Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn

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