Science and Innovation Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's scientific expert, providing strategic guidance across product development, marketing, sales, regulatory, and executive leadership.
• Translate complex scientific research into clear, evidence-based messaging for healthcare professionals, consumers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop educational materials including technical dossiers, white papers, product monographs, scientific presentations, and training resources.
• Lead scientific education initiatives to ensure internal teams are equipped with accurate and compliant product knowledge.
• Support product positioning through credible scientific communication and technical expertise.
• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical research programs supporting product efficacy and innovation.
• Collaborate with contract research organizations (CROs), academic institutions, physicians, and scientific partners to execute human clinical studies.
• Develop clinical protocols, study endpoints, biomarker strategies, and data collection methodologies.
• Interpret clinical findings and translate research outcomes into meaningful product claims and educational content.
• Partner closely with Regulatory and Legal teams to ensure all scientific communications remain compliant with applicable regulations.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging ingredients, technologies, and scientific advancements within the nutrition, wellness, and dietary supplement industries.
• Evaluate published scientific literature to identify opportunities for new product development and portfolio expansion.
• Partner with formulation scientists to develop evidence-based products utilizing innovative ingredient combinations and delivery technologies.
• Provide scientific guidance throughout prototype development, formulation optimization, and commercialization.
• Drive long-term innovation strategy by identifying future market trends and research opportunities.
• Represent the company at scientific conferences, industry events, practitioner education programs, and professional organizations.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare practitioners, researchers, and academic institutions.
• Contribute to the organization's thought leadership through publications, educational initiatives, and scientific presentations.
• Champion scientific integrity, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, ND, PharmD, or other advanced degree in Nutritional Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, functional nutrition, or consumer health.
• Strong background in clinical research design, human clinical trials, biomarkers, and evidence-based product development.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives across R&D, regulatory, quality, marketing, and executive leadership.
• Deep understanding of dietary supplement regulations, scientific substantiation, and product claim development.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex science to diverse audiences.

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing nutraceutical products utilizing advanced delivery technologies such as liposomal systems, peptides, sustained-release technologies, or other novel ingredient platforms.
• Published scientific research or direct involvement in peer-reviewed clinical studies.
• Experience presenting to physicians, healthcare practitioners, or scientific audiences.
• Working knowledge of FDA dietary supplement regulations, DSHEA, FTC advertising guidelines, and global regulatory frameworks.
• Established network within the nutrition, academic, or clinical research community.
• Lead a scientifically rigorous innovation strategy that drives new product development and long-term growth.
• Advance clinical research initiatives that strengthen product credibility and differentiation.
• Establish trusted scientific partnerships across academia, healthcare, and industry.
• Enhance the company's reputation as an industry leader committed to evidence-based nutrition and innovation.

Pay

$160,000 plus benefits