Technology Development Lead

The Role

At Imperial Brands we're supported by 25,000 passionate employees worldwide and seeking a dynamic and innovative Technology Development Lead to join our team, based in Liverpool - Lead the charge in evaluating, developing, and integrating groundbreaking technologies within our innovative Formulation & Consumable Innovation team. Pushing the boundaries of what's possible across multiple product categories and pioneer new, early-stage technologies that will shape the future of our product development pipeline. 

As part of our R&D pillar, you'll bring new experiences to our consumers every day, working closely with a dynamic team dedicated to innovation. This is your chance to be at the forefront of technological advancements and drive the future of our product development. 

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary! 

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead Formulation Projects: Manage the assessment, creation, and development of new, early-stage technology ideas within one of our core product categories. 

• Drive Innovation: Oversee complex innovation projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with consumer KPIs through effective planning and team management. 

• Market Insights: Collaborate with portfolio, category, and market teams to translate competitor and market insights into development opportunities and a robust pipeline. 
• IP Management: Work with legal and IP teams to capture new and emerging intellectual property, ensuring all innovations are protected. 
• Consumer-Centric Innovation: Identify unmet consumer needs and new demand shifts to inspire innovative product ideas and develop early prototypes for testing. 

• Collaborative Development: Engage in multidisciplinary ideation sessions, manage external partner relationships, and continuously improve internal processes while supporting and coaching team members. 

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience: Significant Experience in innovation fields like Formulation Science, Pharmaceutical Development, or Heated Tobacco Development. 

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in technical product development and R&D. 

• Project Management: Skilled in Project & Programme Management and Technical Project Management. 

• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to manage stakeholders effectively. 

• Product & IP Development: Expertise in product development, IP generation, and commercial and consumer awareness. 

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.