Senior Science Manager - Hybrid

The Role

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead and coach a high‑performing team of NGP Science Managers, setting clear expectations for ways of working, decision‑making and stakeholder engagement
• Act as the single point of accountability for end‑to‑end GSRA delivery into NGP Ideation‑to‑Launch (I2L)  ensuring high‑quality, on‑time outcomes
• Translate project plans into clear GSRA scope, priorities, timelines and ownership; proactively identify delivery risks and drive mitigation
• Drive cross‑functional engagement as the primary GSRA interface with Innovation, NGP Category teams, Corporate & Legal Affairs, Quality and Markets, influencing decisions through strong, trusted relationships
• Lead in the delivery of concise updates to senior stakeholders and ensuring alignment on decisions and next steps
• Partner with GSRA planning and subject‑matter experts to commission and integrate scientific and regulatory inputs (analytical, safety, and regulatory), maintaining compliance and capacity visibility across the portfolio

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Proven experience working in a highly regulated industry
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Experience in managing and leading multiple projects at any one time
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences
• Confident influencer with strong stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

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