Scientific Communications Manager

Job Description

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 19th February 2026

Recruitment Partner: Katrina

What you'll be doing

You'll be leading the creation and execution of high impact scientific communication strategies, transforming complex clinical and scientific insights into clear, compelling, and credible beauty narratives that inspire both internal and external audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end global scientific communication strategies across No7 Beauty Company's portfolio of brands.
• Establish and oversee a best-in-class scientific knowledge hub, consolidating data, claims support, and product validation to strengthen credibility and competitive positioning across the portfolio.
• Ensure scientific communication related projects are delivered to deadline and on budget, and key internal stakeholders are kept abreast of developments and changes.
• Support the Global Communications and Advocacy team with proactive & reactive communications.
• Measure and track the impact of scientific communications, using insights to continuously refine strategy and execution.
• •Keep abreast of the latest innovations in storytelling and take the lead in sharing scientific research and related content innovatively.
• Partner with a multitude of stakeholders across R&D including Skin Research Scientists, Performance Testing, Regulatory, Safety and Marketing teams to source, validate, and translate scientific evidence (data, technical narratives, literature).
• Track emerging research, competitor claims, and category trends to keep the use of the evidence base current, competitive and differentiated.
• Provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams on product science narratives.
• Lead a team of scientific content specialists responsible for claims substantiation and evidence content compilation

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., Biology, Dermatology, Pharmacology, Cosmetic Science) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in scientific communications in healthcare or FMCG Sectors
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills with experience managing large content libraries or databases.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

It would be great if you also have

• Familiarity with global skincare regulatory frameworks (EU, US, Asia)
• Knowledge of the Beauty Markets or FMCG categories (Key brands, product types and claims)
• Awareness of good practice in statistical analysis

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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Who we are

Five iconic brands make up No7 Beauty Company: No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone, from skin science to sustainability. We're known for products that deliver results and do good along the way. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive workplace where our colleagues are empowered to be themselves and where diversity, equity and inclusion are part of how we do things, every day.

What's next

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.