Position Title:  Sr Scientist Oral Innovation

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At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’ve transformed our business and are building our future on one clear purpose—to deliver a smoke-free future

With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions

We're looking for a Sr Scientist Oral Innovation in Neuchatel to advance oral product innovation through formulation and material solutions for precise ingredient delivery. You will integrate formulation, materials, and delivery science to create differentiated consumer experiences and optimize ingredient performance.

Impact You'll Own

You will contribute to next-generation oral product technologies by:

Advancing spatial and temporal control of ingredient delivery

Optimizing product performance throughout use

Enhancing robustness, consistency, and stability

Developing innovative, protectable technology platforms.

What You'll Do

Design innovative formulation and material solutions for oral applications

Engineer spatial and temporal ingredient delivery to achieve targeted performance

Evaluate novel materials, formulations, and delivery technologies from concept to proof of feasibility

Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance technology platforms and intellectual property.

Skills & Experience

PhD or MSc in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Colloid & Interface Science, Polymer Science, Food Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or a related field

Hands-on experience in controlled release, drug delivery, oral delivery systems, pharmaceutical formulations, consumer health, functional foods, or advanced materials

Ability to translate scientific concepts into prototypes, patentable innovations, product claims, and scalable technology platforms

Understanding of material architecture, active localization, moisture management, and release profile optimization

Strong experimental mindset with experience designing hypotheses and proof-of-feasibility studies

Ability to bridge early-stage innovation and product development

Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex scientific concepts to diverse stakeholders.

What We Offer

Our success depends on the talented people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress

You will join a company that invests in you. We will support your growth as an employee through individual development and structured career management. You will join a dynamic, fast-paced work environment in a constantly evolving industry. Our employees have the courage, curiosity, and conviction to see possibilities where others only see challenges. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Application Process

Application review

Initial conversation with Talent Acquisition

Interview with Hiring Manager and Peers

Equal Opportunities Statement

We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process. If you need support or adjustments during your application, let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.

The Talent Acquisition Team at PMI will be grateful for CVs/Resumes to be submitted in English.