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Behavioral Scientist

Location

North Carolina

City

Greensboro

Role Type

Permanent

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

- JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Behavioral Scientist is a strategic leader responsible for designing, executing, and interpreting behavioral and human factors research to support regulatory submissions, including PMTAs. This role focuses on understanding consumer behavior, product use patterns, abuse liability, and public health impact. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in behavioral science, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure all behavioral data meets FDA standards for demonstrating that a product is “appropriate for the protection of public health.”

- WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead the behavioral science regulatory research activities for the assessment of Next Generation Products (NGPs), ensuring data is compliant with FDA requirements.

Design and oversee behavioral studies (e.g., TPPI, Actual Use), including protocol development, data collection tools, and statistical analysis plans.

Author and manage the “Effect on the Population as a Whole” section of PMTAs, integrating behavioral evidence to support net public health benefit.

Direct external research partnerships and CROs, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory alignment.

Oversee the operational management of behavioral research and supervise the reporting and interpretation of study outcomes. Analyze both quantitative and qualitative data to identify behavioral patterns and trends.

Engage with external research initiatives and consultants to shape the behavioral scientific framework. Create evidence-based narratives for scientific conferences and publications to expand scientific engagement.

Monitor evolving FDA guidance and behavioral science methodologies to inform regulatory strategy and study design.

Provide expert consultation to internal teams on behavioral science principles and their application to product development, marketing, and regulatory planning.

Qualifications

- REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Ph.D. or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or a related discipline.

Experience:

Minimum 7+ years conducting behavioral research in a regulatory or public health setting.

Proven leadership in designing and managing studies that address complex behavioral and regulatory questions.

Direct experience with FDA’s regulatory framework, including submissions.

Skills:

Advanced statistical analysis and behavioral data interpretation.

Strong scientific writing and presentation skills for regulatory submissions and external engagement.

Effective project management and cross-functional leadership.

- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with PMTA-specific studies, such as Tobacco Product Perception and Intention (TPPI) or Actual Use studies.

Experience conducting submission-related behavioral studies in other regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer health).

Familiarity with FDA’s Electronic Submissions Gateway (ESG).

Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Experience managing CROs and external research collaborations.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution

• 15 Company-paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee recognition and discount programs

• Education assistance

• Employee referral bonus program

• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office

• Summer hours

• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Applicant Information

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

**ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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