Creating something better for the world's smokers

Who we are

Originally founded in 2013 by industry pioneers David Newns and Chris Lord, Nerudia quickly developed a strong track record of developing innovative nicotine products to encourage smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives.

In 2017 we became part of Imperial Brands, a dynamic fast-moving consumer goods company with over 30,000 employees worldwide, and we are now Imperial’s home of R&D for Next Generation Products (NGPs).

What we do

Spanning across different categories of NGP (including vapour, heated tobacco and oral nicotine delivery) we are focused on creating something better for the world’s smokers. By listening to our consumers we improve their experience.

We work cross functionally throughout all stages of development from concept to launch and beyond, enabling fast and agile delivery from idea to shelf.

Our Vision and Values

We want to create a world where smokers have a choice, by inventing what’s next.

With a wide variety of roles from technical to creative, the thing we all have in common is a passion to succeed as a team and the personality to make it happen.

We’re working in an industry that is fast-paced and constantly evolving and our culture shouts speed and agility. Our people thrive in this challenging environment and relish the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of smokers worldwide. 

Looking for a new challenge?

We’re looking for people who are passionate, creative, willing to challenge and want to succeed. Our roles are broad, and our team is diverse. Our development programme supports individuals and allows them to excel in a wide variety of roles.

Just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool City Centre, our world class facilities include modern office spaces, laboratories, workshops and manufacturing clean rooms.

Unlimited Opportunities

As part of Imperial Brands PLC, a FTSE 30 company with over 30,000 employees worldwide, there are unlimited opportunities to develop your potential. And with new challenges every day the one thing we can promise is that it will never be boring!

Like the sound of our team? Have a look at our current vacancies which are listed on the site of our sister company, Fontem Ventures. If there’s nothing that looks right for you now, then feel free to send us your CV and we’ll be in touch if the perfect role for you becomes available.

My role gives me a lot of flexibility to utilise a wide range of skills, both creative and methodical. I work in various areas including Future Innovation Opportunities (finding the next ‘big thing’), Packaging Ideas and Concept Generation, DFM (Design for Manufacture) and support in Production. Because of the nature of my role, I get to be involved in a lot of different projects, and at most stages too!

As the first Packaging Development Engineer at Nerudia I have had the opportunity to mould the role into what I want it to be. It’s the best of both worlds – I get to work independently on research but am also involved with many different project teams. I travel globally, whether it be to supplier locations, factories or conferences on current packaging affairs. I also get to work with cool tech!  

I am an NPD (New Product Development) Engineering Physicist, a role which involves working on a vast array of topics. My day to day activities include particle size analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and other simulation physics. We are working on new and innovative ideas where the real knowledge comes from the “how and why” it works. Often this added knowledge can develop into concepts with greater efficiency or give the users an enhanced and more satisfying experience.

Since joining Nerudia I have enjoyed being able to learn computer simulations, more experimental test methods in a lab environment and expanding my physics knowledge into more macroscopic systems. The team here are great fun and always excited about pioneering and well-designed concepts. It’s a pleasure to work with people with such a diverse range of skills and experience and to learn from each other every day.

I joined Nerudia as QC (Quality Control) Analyst in Oct 2016 as I could see the potential this opportunity could bring at a relatively new and growing company. The role involved day to day testing of both finished products and raw materials and I gained a lot of experience using different analytical techniques in a fast-paced environment. One of the things I loved most about this position was that I was never bored! 

After around a year in the role I started to gain more responsibility and skills which put me on the path to a promotion. In February 2019 I was promoted to QC Supervisor which I was ecstatic about! My new role includes mentoring my own team of QC Analysts ensuring all workloads are planned and the team is well organised. I really enjoy my job and love the team that I work with!