Sr Scientist Human Factors

Overview

Reynolds American is evolving 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!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Scientist Human Factors in Winston-Salem, NC

Reynolds American sponsors multi-disciplinary research on new nicotine and tobacco products that is reviewed by FDA prior to marketing authorization. Specifically, the Senior Scientist – Actual Use and Behavior, will provide expertise in managing the planning and execution of human factors research to support regulatory submissions and real-world evidence of new category (non-combustible) products. In this position, the individual will collaborate on projects related to human factors observational studies to support regulatory submissions for current and future market products.

Additionally, this position will contribute to generating scientific evidence to support tobacco harm reduction initiatives.

This role will participate in cross-functional collaborations and build relationships with internal and external partners to influence regulatory science strategy and deliver evidence generation. Further, this role will bring ingenuity and creativity to independently develop and recommend solutions to complex problems. This person will deliver human factors science while maintaining high scientific standards and integrity and adhering to all applicable regulations and procedures.

This position requires strong technical, project management, and communication skills. A strong background in human factors and/or observational research is desired.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Significantly contributes to the operational planning and execution of human factors studies for nicotine and tobacco products intended for FDA regulatory submissions.
• Act as the primary liaison between research teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Assist in the generation of scientific evidence to influence regulatory science strategy.

• Project management across multiple projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide insight into scientific study design and data interpretation.
• Regulatory science engagement through publications, conference presentations, and external collaborations.
• Regulatory writing and scientific and regulatory engagement.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (human factors or usability engineering preferred, chemical, mechanical, biomedical, or industrial engineering), human-centered research field, cognitive/behavioral science, or other relevant discipline.
• More than 2 years relevant scientific experience resulting in a thorough knowledge of concepts, principles and strategic relevance as pertains to conducting human factors or human-centered research studies.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, such as tobacco/nicotine, pharmaceutical, and/or medical device.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to interface with other functions within (and external to) the Company.
• Ability to conceive, plan and conduct work streams aligned with, and in support of, regulatory strategy
• Strong knowledge of study design, protocol development, data collection, and analysis methods.

BENEFICIAL

• Significantly contributes to the operational planning and execution of human factors studies for nicotine and tobacco products intended for FDA regulatory submissions.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in one of the relevant disciplines listed with deep understanding of human factors principles, risk management frameworks, and usability engineering.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance documents (e.g., FDA’s human factors guidance, ISO 14971 for risk management)

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