Public Health Research Scientist

The Public Health Research Scientist supports the planning, execution, and interpretation of public health research to advance the company's scientific and regulatory objectives. This position plays a key role in generating and evaluating evidence to support FDA applications such as the Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (PMTAs) and Supplemental PMTAs (SPMTAs), with a focus on demonstrating that products are appropriate for the protection of public health (APPH).

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop research strategies, oversee clinical and nonclinical studies, conduct scientific literature reviews, interpret research findings, and prepare high-quality scientific documentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong foundation in public health research, human subjects research, and scientific communication, as well as a willingness to adapt to evolving business priorities and contribute to the company's overall research and innovation strategy.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Behavioral Science, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of three years of experience in public health research, clinical research, epidemiology, health outcomes research, or other evidence-based public health initiatives.
• Experience designing, coordinating, or supporting clinical and/or nonclinical research studies.
• Experience preparing and managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and ensuring compliance with applicable human subjects research requirements.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, study design, and scientific data analysis.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, evidence synthesis, and interpreting scientific findings.
• Excellent scientific writing skills with experience preparing technical reports, study summaries, manuscripts, or other scientific documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to multidisciplinary audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Occasional travel (up to 15%) may be required for investigator meetings, scientific conferences, research site visits, or collaboration with external partners.