Senior Scientist - New Product Development
Together We Innovate. Together We Change.
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 - $132,750.00.
Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria
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
At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
