Descripción
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 d