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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About The Boots Group
The Boots Group is a trusted leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, operating across 11 countries - including the UK, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico. The Boots Group brands - including Boots, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company, Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare - are trusted and well recognised healthcare and beauty businesses, serving millions of customers and patients every day in communities around the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
What's next
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.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
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Scientific, Content, Manager