Senior Scientist - New Product Development

About the role

Advance innovative oral nicotine products for next-generation reduced-harm solutions at a Fortune 500 company. Translate consumer needs and product requirements into technically sound product opportunities, support early-stage projects across existing and emerging oral nicotine segments, and evaluate technologies that advance concepts toward feasibility, regulatory readiness, and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer insights and product requirements into oral nicotine product concepts that address unmet adult tobacco consumer needs.
• Design and execute proof-of-concept studies, using iterative prototyping to evaluate feasibility and advance promising concepts.
• Develop formulations using ingredient selection, controlled-release technologies, and materials processing techniques to achieve targeted product attributes.
• Conduct rapid prototype screening using chemical analysis and material characterization to guide formulation and process iterations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical work, communicate findings, and support project decisions.
• Protect company intellectual property by preparing invention disclosures and supporting patent filing activities.
• Build and maintain lab-scale capabilities, equipment, and workflows that enable rapid prototyping and early feasibility assessments.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in chemistry, food science, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of industrial experience in product development, formulation, or applied research.
• Hands-on experience with analytical testing and material characterization methods.
• Knowledge of formulation development, ingredient functionality, experimental design, stability, processing, and data analysis.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals, including nicotine, in a laboratory environment.
• Strong execution, collaboration, communication, and prioritization skills in a dynamic project environment.

Pay

The Salary Range for this position is: $91,500.00 - $132,750.00.

Benefits

• Flexible and remote work options.
• 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek.
• Annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• 401(k) matching from day one, plus Deferred Profit Sharing (13%-17% of base salary).
• Student loan repayment assistance and professional development stipends.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental and bonding leave.
• Wellness programs for whole well-being.
• Paid volunteer days.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.