January 2026 Scientific Research & Development Global Graduate Management Trainee

British American Tobacco • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together! REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Scientific Research & Development Management Trainee in Winston-Salem, NC. Our Global Graduate Program (GGP) is an entry-level opportunity designed for college graduates with 1-3 years of work experience who want to fast-track their career, globally. BAT is a market leader in over 55 countries with over 55,000 employees. The GGP prepares you for a Lead Manager role within one year, with international career opportunities across BAT's footprint. As a Global Graduate in SR D, you'll learn the business of SR D and SR&A from top to bottom, inside and out. Our SR D team is comprised of two primary areas: Scientific Research & Development (SR D) and Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (S&RA). Within these spaces you could work in various spaces including compliance, validation, product submissions, clinical studies, statistics and biostatistics, analytical services and development, and product deployment. While you'll be assigned to one team, you may have the opportunity to get exposure to each of these areas as part of your immersion in SR D. You'll develop remarkable skills in SR D, understand best practices, and learn how SR D partners with functional leaders throughout the organization to achieve business results.

Requirements

• Graduate level (Master's or Doctorate) preferred in Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Physics, or related fields.
• Undergraduate experience considered with relevant experience.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of FDA regulation processes or experience in another FDA-related industry.
• Open to relocate globally.
• High academic performance.
• Prior internship, practicum experience; student organization or other leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and ambition.
• Bold and innovative thinkers who thrive in collaborative environments.
• Committed to making an impact and driving results.
• Eager to take on complex challenges and demonstrate tenacity and perseverance.
• Ability to learn on the fly and apply learnings to make value-maximizing decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable developing and delivering presentations utilizing data and insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis to support key Scientific Research & Development (SR D) initiatives in one of the SR D or S&RA teams, and leverage insights to inform overall SR D strategies.
• Support the design and implementation of team strategies and initiatives.
• Activate campus and early career recruitment strategies via the internship and global graduate programs.
• Deliver assigned project at a high-level through collaboration and self-leadership.
• Investigate and analyze more complex issues and defer to higher tiers of support as appropriate.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent.
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service.
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations.
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice.
• Health-care concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Company vehicle for eligible employees.
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time, Vacation, Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Funeral Leave, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Released Time for Children's Education, Community Outreach Leave, and other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree