Analytical Scientist Manager

About the Position

Analytical Scientist Manager

Location: Malang, Indonesia

Employment Type: Permanent

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco Indonesia has an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Scientist Manager in Malang!

In this role, you will lead the execution of Advanced Analytics to deliver Malang/ Indonesia specific robust routine analytical methods to support BAT’s New Categories as part of the Analytical Centre of Excellence. The candidate will be accountable in the development of methods, tools, knowledge, and data in analytical sciences across all BAT categories.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of standard analytical assessments to plan, deliver, and report in the Analytical team according to an agreed plan, equipment, and methodologies.
• Input into the technical application of the analytics group by developing, delivering, and ensuring fit-for-purpose analytical testing capabilities and defined requirements.
• Expert proficiency in designing analytical methods (e.g., carbonyls, TSNAs), validation (including ISO 17025), and their routine implementation, aligned with laboratory quality management systems and key business processes.
• Initiator or lead representative in interactions with cross-functional teams and internal and 3rd party external technical stakeholders.
• Ensure that data generated are timely, fit for purpose, and meeting the appropriate quality requirements (data standards, RDRT) and business needs, harnessing approaches aligned to the digital transformation roadmap.
• Maintain clear ways of working and adherence to key processes, providing clear technical leadership, maintaining a high performing team with continuous improvement attitude.
• Author and deliver R&S reports, company-wide and public-facing publications and presentations.
• Understand, promote, and apply responsibilities under the EH&S policy.
• Application of project management and planning.
• Monitor the competitor landscape in the field of analytical science.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field (Applied Science, Biotech, Food Science Technology, etc), with 5+ years experience in analytical science or a similar laboratory environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise with GC-FID, HPLC, and LC-MS/MS, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Experience operating, calibrating, and maintaining aerosol robots and smoking engines.
• Expert on analytical method development, validation, and deployment within ISO 17025-accredited and/or GxP-compliant laboratories.
• Proficiency in using informatics tools and LIMS systems to process analytical data, maintain traceability, and ensure data quality.
• Demonstrated experience leading routine analytical testing, data interpretation, reporting, and quality management processes.
• Strong people and team management and English literacy skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, scientific publications, presentations, and collaborate across internal and external teams.
• Strong ability to drive project delivery, provide technical coaching, support continuous improvement initiatives, and work effectively in cross-functional environments.

We Offer

• Market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• A range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• Prioritization of continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

About the Company

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers. It's one of the many reasons we have been named as a Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year.

Collaboration, inclusion, and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives, and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g., time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to supporting you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

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