Scientist – Discovery Research

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and develop new nutraceutical ingredients and product concepts
• Critically evaluate clinical research including biostatistical analysis.
• Assess new product opportunities to determine safety, efficacy, viability, dosage, regulatory compliance, and scientific validation
• Present critical scientific reviews and write technical support documents for specific ingredients and product formulations
• Establish and foster relationships with ingredient and technology suppliers
• Research competition and stay abreast of industry developments and trends.
• Collaborate with key internal partners to source ingredients for new formulas
• Review internal documents for consistency and scientific accuracy (ads, articles, all marketing pieces, product directory, etc.)
• Research and respond to elevated member issues involving product and ingredient questions/concerns; provide timely responses
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups including Marketing, Magazine, Scientific Affairs, Business Development, Legal, Customer Service, Purchasing, and QA/QC as appropriate
• Create product concept presentations; formally present to executive/ownership level
• Provide source documents and interpretation to magazine team to form the background and basis of product articles
• Limited travel as needed
• 2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Nutritional Science, Medical Science or related field
• Experience in in the development and interpretation of interventional clinical studies including biostatistical analysis desired
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Proficient in MS Office
• Dietary supplement and product development experience a plus