Altria Group, Inc

Product Development Scientist II - Oral Products

Altria Group, Inc$80K — $118K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related technical field
  • 1-3 years of experience in the chemical, medical device, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods industry
  • Knowledge of product development and Quality by Design principles
  • General knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements
  • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners and suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Translate consumer insights into actionable plans
  • Develop and execute lab-scale experiments and larger trials
  • Manage ingredient and material logistics for experiments
  • Handle documentation and archival of experimental materials
  • Collect and submit product samples for analysis
  • Compile, analyze, and summarize data results
  • Ensure laboratory cleanliness, safety, and equipment calibration

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity to work on innovative product development
  • Access to consumer insights for product improvement
  • Support for professional growth in a dynamic industry
Full Job Description
Job Title: Product Development Scientist II - Oral Products

Req Id: 3183

Work Model: Hybrid

Company: Altria Client Services

State/Province: Virginia

Job Description:
Are you passionate about transforming ideas into products that reach consumers? Do you enjoy hands-on experimentation, solving technical challenges, and collaborating with diverse teams to bring innovative products to life?

We are looking for a Product Development Scientist II to join our Oral Product Development team in Richmond, VA. In this role, you'll contribute to the design, development, commercialization, and lifecycle support of next-generation oral tobacco products. Working alongside scientists, engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and consumer insights experts, you'll help translate ideas into products that deliver meaningful consumer experiences.

This position is a hybrid work position located in Richmond, VA that supports Product Development Lifecyle, must be flexible to adjusted schedule when need.

What you will be doing:
  • Participating in the translation of consumer insights into actionable plans.
  • Assisting with the development and execution of lab-scale experiments and pilot- and factory-scale trials.
  • Managing ingredient and material logistics and quantities to support lab-scale experiments and pilot- and factory-scale trials.
  • Managing ingredients, materials, experimental, and trial related documentation and their archival.
  • Collecting, labeling, and submitting prototype or product samples for laboratory analysis and consumer research.
  • Compiling and analyzing data and summarizing and reporting results.
  • Overseeing laboratory cleanliness and safety as well as laboratory equipment calibration and submitting requests for routine maintenance or troubleshooting.
  • Adhering to quality management requirements and safety protocols in the execution of this role and job responsibilities.


We want you to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related technical field
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in the chemical, medical device, pharmaceutical or consumer packaged goods industry
  • Knowledge and experience in product development and applying Quality by Design principles
  • General knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements for industry
  • Self-motivated and must possess a high level of personal initiative
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional partners and suppliers
  • Ability to be flexible in the face of rapidly evolving business needs and priorities
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment


The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $80,800.00 - $118,750.00.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

About Altria Group, Inc

Altria’s companies have built some of the brands in the world – Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, and Black &? Mild – that today are their respective categories.??? Altria Group owns three premier tobacco companies in the United States.? Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton have positions in the cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and large machine-made cigar categories. Altria also has a substantial position in the alcohol business with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and economic interest in SABMiller plc?.

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Learn more about Altria Group, Inc
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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