Tech Exploration & Innovation Manager

Objectifs du poste :
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.

Domaine de responsabilités :
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

Qualifications :
Storytelling : Robust commercial understanding and translation of business questions into actionable business recommendations and implications are necessary

Expérience professionnelle :
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
Knowledge of inhalation technologies and novel delivery systems
Experience in experimental design, study planning and scientific-data interpretation
Scientific technology-scouting, literature-review and competitive-intelligence capabilities

Diplômes et formations :
Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Delivery, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacology or a related discipline

Compétences linguistiques et informatiques – lesquelles & niveau :
Excellent English language skills

Compétences comportementales :
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