Principal Scientist - Clinical & Clinical & Pharmacokinetics (Nutraceutical Ingredients)
CPS, Inc. · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
Science$140k–$170k/yrFull-time
Job Description
The key duties and responsibilities of the Principal Scientist will include the following:
- Lead the design, development, and execution of clinical studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of functional ingredients
- Develop and oversee pharmacokinetic (PK) strategies to assess ingredient bioavailability, metabolism, and dose-response relationships
- Collaborate with external research partners and CROs to ensure high-quality, timely study execution
- Translate clinical and PK data into actionable insights to support marketing claims, product positioning, and customer engagement
- Evaluate and navigate the intellectual property (IP) landscape, including patent review, white space identification, and innovation strategy
- Partner cross-functionally with R&D, regulatory, marketing, and commercial teams to align scientific initiatives with business objectives
- Support the development of technical documentation, publications, and scientific communications
- Stay current on emerging research, competitive activity, and regulatory trends within the nutraceutical and functional ingredient space
Requirements / Skills
- PhD in Pharmacology, Nutritional Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline with a focus on pharmacokinetics
- 5+ years of experience within a branded ingredient company or nutraceutical CRO environment
- Strong expertise in ingredient pharmacokinetics, including study design and data interpretation
- Proven experience designing and managing human clinical trials
- Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property strategy and competitive landscape analysis
- Ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, commercially relevant insights
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional and external teams
About the Role
This position is based in New York City, NY.
Benefits
Benefits available.
Pay
$140,000 - $170,000
Schedule
Remote: On-Site