Overview:
Conduct regulatory research for a Fortune 200 Company with some of the most iconic brands! Do you have an advanced degree in a Quantitative field? Have five plus years of research experience? If so, we want to speak with you!
We are currently recruiting for an
Interdisciplinary Regulatory Research Scientist in our Population Science department in
Richmond, VA, or we are open to
remote work arrangements.
Situated within Regulatory Affairs, the Population Science department’s role is to evaluate the impact of tobacco and
cannabis product use in the population to advance regulatory and harm reduction efforts. At its core, the Population Science department studies and disseminates information about the impact of tobacco products and cannabis on population health, including users and nonusers of such products.
The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of various research methods, be highly skilled in data management and statistical analysis, have demonstrable experience with literature review and meta-analysis, and have excellent project management and communication (written and verbal) skills.
In this role, you will:
- Lead comprehensive and detailed literature reviews and meta-analyses, build reports, and engage internally and externally on the findings
- Apply established scientific principles to conduct secondary analyses of large international, national, and state-level survey data sets that address complex regulatory and policy issues
- Contribute directly to external scientific engagement through written communications, presentations at scientific meetings, and publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Participate in the design and execution of population-level research studies, including development of protocols, creation of surveys, evaluation of statistical analysis plans, analysis and interpretation of data and findings, and review of study reports
- Manage research projects and supplier (e.g., contract research organization) relationships
- Work flexibly within a high-energy, hard-working team of scientists
What we want you to have:
- Masters or PhD in Experimental or Quantitative Psychology, Quantitative Methods, Survey Methods and Statistics, Epidemiology or related fields
- 5+ years’ experience designing research surveys, analyzing large survey data sets and conducting literature reviews
- Experience with cannabis research or research in international markets is a plus
- Proficient in SAS, Stata, or R data analysis packages; experience with other data packages (e.g., SPSS) is a plus
- Ability to compare data across various datasets
- Ability to design analyses to assess policy outcomes (background in health policy and economics is a plus)
- Demonstrably strong oral and written communications skills
- Ability to think critically and attend to details
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your research skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs as well as a relocation assistance package.
Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria’s Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria’s businesses and society. Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria’s smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other’s unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.
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