Senior Scientist - New Product Development

Senior Scientist
- New Product Development

Advance innovative oral nicotine products for next-generation reduced-harm solutions at a Fortune 500 company. Do you have an advanced degree in chemistry, food science, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline, along with 3+ years of industrial experience? If so, we want to speak with you! We are currently looking for a Senior Scientist
- New Product Development to join Altria's Growth Org and Front-End Innovation (FEI) Technical team in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will translate consumer needs and product requirements into technically sound product opportunities, support early-stage projects across existing and emerging oral nicotine segments, and evaluate technologies that advance concepts toward feasibility, regulatory readiness, and commercialization.

What you will be doing:

• Translate consumer insights and product requirements into oral nicotine product concepts that address unmet adult tobacco consumer needs.
• Design and execute proof-of-concept studies, using iterative prototyping to evaluate feasibility and advance promising concepts.
• Develop formulations using ingredient selection, controlled-release technologies, and materials processing techniques to achieve targeted product attributes.
• Conduct rapid prototype screening using chemical analysis and material characterization to guide formulation and process iterations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical work, communicate findings, and support project decisions.
• Protect company intellectual property by preparing invention disclosures and supporting patent filing activities.
• Build and maintain lab-scale capabilities, equipment, and workflows that enable rapid prototyping and early feasibility assessments.

We want you to have:

• Advanced degree in chemistry, food science, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of industrial experience in product development, formulation, or applied research.
• Hands-on experience with analytical testing and material characterization methods.
• Knowledge of formulation development, ingredient functionality, experimental design, stability, processing, and data analysis.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals, including nicotine, in a laboratory environment.
• Strong execution, collaboration, communication, and prioritization skills in a dynamic project 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: $91,500.00 - $.

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here's what you'll find here:

• Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life's biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we've been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future.

Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance n us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.