Director DBS R&D & Leaf

Reynolds American is evolving 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 cant wait lets shape it together!

As a key business partner for Scientific Research & Development (SR&D) and Leaf this role is responsible for aligning with our SR&D and Leaf Operations teams on our overall technology and data strategy to support business needs. The Director DBS SR&D & Leaf will be accountable for project execution operational excellence in IT and alignment with both US and global functional strategies to drive business value through technology adoption. This role is an integral part of the DBS team that leads and manages support teams that provide IT services to our Research & Development and Leaf facilities Product Data Management and related processes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the main DBS point of contact for SR&D and Leaf Leadership teams providing guidance and support on IT-related matters.
• Develop and deploy the Digital strategy roadmap and operating model for US SR&D and Leaf Operations aligned with global standards and business needs.
• Build strong business function relationships to ensure seamless IT service delivery proactively communicating value and impact.
• Provide solution consulting across initiatives ensuring optimization and alignment with IT and business priorities.
• Manage a team accountable for project delivery and ongoing operational support activities.
• Engage with outsourced partners driving operational excellence vendor performance and incident resolution with RCA.
• Lead manage and/or participate in cross-functional project teams ensuring collaboration and results.
• Maintain local and global IT alignment with overall strategy budget and resourcing requirements.

What are we looking for

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Software Engineering or related field; Masters degree in Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Economics or similar discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience across IT strategy support delivery or business roles within R&D Product and/or Operations.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Platforms (ERP PDM EQMS) major software applications (Siemens Dassault Ignition LabWare Agilent) and IT infrastructure (cloud and on-premise).
• Experience supporting Product R&D and regulatory business teams with understanding of FDA Computer System Validation requirements and validated applications.
• Demonstrated leadership of internal and external teams with proven project management skills including roadmaps resources budgets and contracts.
• Functional change management expertise with advanced stakeholder and risk management skills.
• Ability to drive innovation by applying new technology trends to business challenges while ensuring proactive incident and vendor management.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration with outstanding written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with senior leadership and technical teams.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICANA member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

BELONGING ACHIEVING TOGETHER

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 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 ($50000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50000 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 (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
  • Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
  • Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employees discretion)
  • Paid Parental Leave temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
  • Funeral Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Leave
  • Long-Term Disability Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Released Time for Childrens Education
  • Community Outreach Leave
  • Other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law

• Your journey with us is not limited by boundaries; it is propelled by your aspirations. Join us at Reynolds American and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement where your career progression is not just a statement it is a reality we are eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You will have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• We prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment preparing for ongoing changes.

Our organization offers a level of challenge responsibility and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their are also committed to valuing different perspectives experiences and talents to improve the companys potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religionsex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at