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About the Position
Competitor Intelligence Scientist
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent
Why Join BAT?
At BAT, we believe in more than just jobs. We strive for meaningful careers. This is one of the many reasons we have been recognized as a "Global Top Employer" for eight consecutive years.
We firmly believe that leadership should not be confined to job titles. It is a mindset. Through our training and development programs, you will continuously enhance your skills and experience.
Join BAT, where fulfillment meets opportunity, and where your career journey begins.
About the Role
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.
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/flavor 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.
Beneficial:
- Experience working with commercial partners or with partnerships.
- Project Management Experience.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 guide us towards achieving our goals. They serve as our compass, directing every aspect of our journey towards "A Better Tomorrow™." They define how we approach innovation, growth, and success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Our values are deeply rooted in integrity and collaboration, empowering us to act as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still. We honor BAT's tradition while confidently stepping into the future.
- Inclusive
- Doing the Right Thing
- We Love Our Consumers
- We Want to Win
- Empowered by Trust
- Together We Are Stronger
Take Control of Your Future – with BAT
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We believe that everyone in our company has a place. Whether you are looking for mentorship, seeking to expand your experience through international assignments, or appreciate innovative working methods: We are here to inspire your professional ambitions and help you reach your full potential.
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Chief Executive Officer, Ireland
"Our global reach means that opportunities for growth and development are limitless. We provide training, mentorship, and career development programs to help our employees reach their full potential."
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"We are committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Our initiatives focus on reducing our carbon footprint, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices across our operations."
Isabella Rossi
Sustainability Manager, Italy
"Our values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation guide every decision we make. We strive to create a culture where our employees feel empowered to make a difference and contribute to our shared success."
David Kim
Chief Operating Officer, South Korea
"We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. Our cross-functional teams work together to solve complex challenges, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional results for our customers."
Sophie Martin
Project Manager, France
"Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our business. We continuously strive to improve our products, processes, and customer experiences, ensuring that we deliver the highest quality to our stakeholders."
Rajesh Kumar
Quality Assurance Manager, India
"We believe in the importance of giving back to the communities where we operate. Our corporate social responsibility programs focus on education, health, and environmental sustainability, ensuring that we leave a positive impact wherever we go."
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Liam O'Brien
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