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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Competitor Intelligence Scientist
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent
Career Level: Experienced Professional
Functions: Operations
Salary Range: Competitive salary
Why Operations?
We intelligently connect our teams globally, enabling thinking beyond conventional boundaries. We share knowledge at an unfathomable pace, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and transform processes to create the world’s best operational network. Our work enables our experts to feel in control of their ability to explore New Categories, acquire fresh expertise, and accelerate the rate at which they can deliver results.
Why BAT?
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.
We believe that Leadership shouldn’t be confined to titles. It’s a mindset and through our leading Learning and Development programmes, you’ll continuously develop your skills and experience. With our unwavering support, you’ll work in cross-functional teams connecting with industry leaders and expanding your professional network.
Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.
A Better Tomorrow
Building a Smokeless World is no small feat-it’s fueled by the collective efforts of talented individuals, each bringing their unique perspective. This is the most innovative chapter in BAT’s history, and you can help shape it.
Strategy and Purpose: Brand and Innovation
Role Overview
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 UK has an exciting opportunity for a Competitor Intelligence Scientist in Southampton.
Key Objectives and Expectations
The aim of the role is to deliver business-relevant competitor product intelligence and insights in a timely and sustainable way, supported by public domain information and in line with the objectives of our business strategy, to enable decision-making related to the product innovation pipeline.
The role requires a self-starter and great teammate to support and drive findings across the multi-category platforms. This includes demonstrating complex technical details and using advanced searches to uncover competitor intelligence externally. The candidate requires the ability to communicate effectively to different collaborator levels in both written and presentation form, supported by strong analytical skills, product development knowledge, and ideally cross-category experience within BAT or other industries.
The role involves managing, planning, supporting, and advising product intelligence activities to execute information to the Competitor Intelligence Managers and Head of SIRA.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver consistent and current product analysis covering fast-paced innovation categories, ensuring key product developers and senior managers have the product and business facts around competitor portfolios.
- Design, develop, and coordinate the process for intelligence generation. Ensure that the principles and governance are followed and communicated to deliver the insights as part of the Product Intelligence Framework, such as category meetings.
- Drive actionable product insights relating to agreed product categories in a sustainable way and in line with the objectives of our Marketing and Product Strategy.
- Develop and maintain the competitor landscape across product categories, to identify key new product launches. Ensure timely and relevant fact-based reporting of launch intelligence as well as appropriate level product competitor analysis post launch, to support collaborator decision-making.
- Plan, coordinate, and communicate across multi-category platforms to support fast deliverables to key partners.
- Produce quarterly strategic reports, to include product attributes, information updates for competitor products, competitor innovations updates, market information updates, and propose recommendations.
Requirements
- Experience of working in an FMCG organization or food/flavour industry, as well as good working knowledge of product development in device and/or consumable/formulation understanding.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking with high attention to detail, taking a logical approach to data and reporting.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a global organization and across multiple functions and categories, as well as ability to work independently using own initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to brief key collaborators with business-relevant information.
- Adaptable and flexible, solution-driven, and confident to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment.
- Ability to influence senior collaborators cross-functionally and present complex information clearly.
- Effectively manage knowledge, promote cross-functional communication, and build effective relationships both internally and externally.
- Degree in engineering, marketing, or science, or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with commercial partners or with partnerships.
- Project Management Experience.
What We Offer
- We offer a market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
- Our 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.
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
- We prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.
Why Join BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
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, color, 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.
Values
At BAT, our values show us the way to bring our purpose to life. Serving as our compass, they navigate every aspect of our path towards A Better Tomorrow™, defining how we innovate, grow, and achieve success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Rooted in integrity and collaboration, they empower us as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still, ensuring we shape BAT's legacy with confidence and purpose.
- Truly inclusive
- Do the right thing
- Love for our consumer
- Passion to win
- Empowered through trust
- Stronger together
Take Control of Your Future with BAT
At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs; we’re dedicated to purposeful careers.
We believe that everyone has a place in our organization. Whether you are seeking mentorship, diversifying your experience through international assignments, or embracing innovative work methods, we’re here to propel your career aspirations and unleash your full potential.
We believe in you.
Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.
Benefits
At our core, we understand your best work happens when you feel fully supported. Our meticulously designed reward and benefits package are shaped to acknowledge your contributions and magnify your impact. As you grow, so do we.
Social Wellbeing
Wellbeing is better when it’s shared. Benefits that foster a sense of community and connection among employees. The more time we make to give back and share what it means to live well with the communities around us, the closer we’ll be to them. We encourage positive social interactions inside and outside BAT, enhance collaboration, and create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and connected.
Emotional Wellbeing
Balancing work and life to help you recharge and stay resilient. Benefits and initiatives that are designed to bolster our employees' mental health. At BAT, we're fostering a culture of to help our employees to better manage life’s pressures and build resilience, no matter what life throws your way.
Physical Wellbeing
Good health is the cornerstone that allows everything else in our lives to align. Benefits that support our employees' physical health, expand coverage where needed, and promote healthy lifestyles, reducing stress and boosting overall energy and productivity.
Financial Wellbeing
Peace of mind is priceless, but it shouldn’t cost the earth. Benefits and initiatives designed to assist you in achieving financial stability and security, empowering you to make well-informed financial decisions, alleviate financial stress, and enhance your short and long-term prospects.
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and join our team at BAT.