Head of Research Scouting and Partnerships
Role to include some travel to Nottingham Support Office

This role is a member of the Research leadership team in the No7 Beauty Company and is responsible for developing outstanding partnerships that work with our own capabilities to create innovation and shape advantaged capabilities. Science is at the heart of our business and this role is key to enabling access to broad bases of scientific expertise that can nurture competitive advantage and growth. The role reports to the Global Research Director and is a key role in a passionate leadership team of science and technology experienced professionals.


Responsibilities of the role include:

• Leads a global technology scouting network, including scouting partners and agencies, in key markets to seek out new technology opportunities.
• Develops a network of technology partners that creates reach across global markets, delivering a range of potential opportunities from those that can activate quickly to long term opportunities.
• Creates and manages a range of partnership approaches including industry / supply chain alliances, technology incubators / accelerators and university research partnerships.
• Responsible for creating effective science and technology foresight that creates future business opportunities.

About you

• A thorough science background with a PhD or first degree preferably in biosciences, chemistry or physical sciences.
• Strategic thinker who can translate business aims into a relevant partnership plan.
• Good commercial acumen and consumer focused. Able to identify potential commercial opportunities from new science or partners and drive them into the business.
• Relevant experience of working in an Open Innovation team or environment where external partnership is key to business results.
• Excellent relationship builder who can be a credible representative of the No7 Beauty Company in science and technology networks.
• Action orientated – works collaboratively and with pace to create commercial opportunities.

Benefits

We have a great range of benefits* that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you:

• Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days)
• Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
• £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby
• Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes and much more (exclusions may apply, eligible roles only)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Generous staff discount (with enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boot Opticians and Boots Hearingcare)
• Access to corporate third-party discounts, including retail, cinema, holidays and more (UK only)
• Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes
• Excellent onsite facilities including: staff shop, opticians, gym, coffee shops, cafeteria, outdoor seating spaces, dry cleaning service and excellent travel links including on campus bus stops

*All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.

Why No7 Beauty Company

No7 Beauty Company is the new face of beauty and creates the best in beauty for everyone.

We bring a collection of trusted, affordable beauty brands for every skin type, ethnicity, age, and texture. We’re proud of our stand-out portfolio of iconic, global beauty brands, including No7, Liz Earle Beauty Company, Botanics, Soap & Glory, Sleek MakeUp and YourGoodSkin.

Our collection of inclusive and innovative beauty brands has a rich heritage of over 85 years in beauty and skincare. We are powered by our diverse people, these loved brands and - with listening at the heart of our strategy - a deep understanding of our customers.

We’re serious about championing change, building purposeful brands and acting responsibly to make a difference.

We're proud to offer our Support Office team members a hybrid working approach because how we work is central to our ability to compete, innovate and win together. Our hybrid, flexible approach to work is based upon empowerment, accountability, care and trust and includes a balanced mix of remote and office-based working.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact chelsea.jenno@boots.co.uk