Sr Scientist Substrate Technology

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 Substrate Technology in Neuchatel to lead the development, characterization, industrialization, and deployment of innovative substrate materials for next-generation smoke-free products and related platforms!

Impact You'll Own

• Lead research programs to develop and commercialize new substrate solutions.

• Define material formulations, experimental approaches, processing parameters, and performance requirements.

• Generate scientific evidence supporting product performance, quality, regulatory compliance, and innovation decisions.

• Lead multidisciplinary R&D activities from concept to industrial implementation within a Project-Based Organization (PBO).

• Coordinate laboratory, pilot, manufacturing, and external partner activities.

• Drive technology transfer and manufacturing readiness.

• Support sustainability initiatives, technology scouting, and intellectual property generation.

• Maintain technical documentation and specifications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with business, product, quality, and sustainability objectives.

• MSc or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in material and product development, industrialization, process optimization, and project management.

• Strong scientific problem-solving skills in multidisciplinary environments.

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, method development and validation, and analytical chemistry.

• Experience in product innovation and intellectual property strategy.

• Critical thinking, creativity, and data-driven decision-making skills.

• 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.

Things To Know Before You Apply

• Closing date for internal applications - 30/09/2026

• SG10

• If you have been in your current job for less than 18 months or if you are on a Performance Improvement Program, you must get the approval of your current manager before applying for the job.

• If you are not a PMI employee and employed by an agency, please make a formal application via the external career site at www.pmi.com/careers.

• To find out more about eligibility to apply for internal jobs, please refer to the Open Sourcing Employee Guidebook on the Internal Careers Portal.