Particle Size – Aerosol Specialist

The Role

At Imperial Brands, we’re looking for a Particle Size – Aerosol Specialist to lead the development and optimisation of analytical methods that support our next-generation product portfolio. This role combines deep expertise in aerosol science and particle size measurement with a strong understanding of regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver innovative, compliant solutions, while also helping to build scientific capability across our lab network.

As part of Imperial Brands, a global business supported by over 25,000 employees and recognised as the fourth largest player in our industry, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the future of product innovation.

Apply now and help shape what’s next.

Principle Accountabilities

· Scientific Leadership: Lead aerosol and particle size testing across our lab network, developing advanced methods and solving complex technical challenges to support innovative product development.

· Innovation & Collaboration: Drive continuous improvement by working closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring research aligns with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

· Team Development: Mentor junior scientists, foster a culture of excellence, and support learning and development to build future-ready capabilities.

· Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key contact for internal teams and external partners, including CROs, ensuring high-quality service delivery and scientific integrity.

· Equipment & Resource Strategy: Shape our equipment strategy through smart investment planning and supplier selection, ensuring our labs remain at the forefront of technology.

· Compliance & Industry Involvement: Stay ahead of regulatory changes, contribute to global standards, and represent the business in industry forums such as CORESTA.

Skills and Experience Required

· Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with advanced aerosol instrumentation, including NGI, ACI, SMPS, APS, laser diffraction, and particle counters.

· Industry Knowledge: Proven background in inhalation therapies (e.g. nebulizers, DPIs, MDIs) and/or consumer aerosol products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco.

· Scientific Understanding: Strong grasp of aerosol science fundamentals, including generation, nucleation, thermodynamics, and deposition processes.

· Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated scientific rigor with a proactive, innovative approach to solving complex technical challenges.

· Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external partners.

· Strategic & Data-Driven Thinking: Experience in equipment strategy and supplier management, alongside a strong focus on data management and enhancing data literacy.

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.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.