Science Lead (W/M)

Lesaffre; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food science company in France is seeking a Science Lead to drive their scientific strategy in health and nutrition. This role involves collaborating with various departments such as Research & Development and Marketing, ensuring that scientific findings align with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the scientific literature and cutting-edge methodologies, while actively participating in writing publications and representing the company with scientific authorities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in scientific literature and methodologies.
• Experience in conducting and advising on evidence generation.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific strategy to create competitive advantage.
• Direct evidence generation plans and provide project leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align scientific and commercial needs.
• Identify new research opportunities.
• Represent Gnosis with regulatory and scientific authorities.
• Contribute to writing scientific publications and communications.

Job description

At Gnosis, a Lesaffre subsidiary, we are committed to human health and nutrition with the ambition to better nourish and protect the planet. Our Substantiation Science team is looking for a passionate Science Lead to join ourScientific Affairs department.

As aScience Lead, you will be responsible for guiding the organization’s scientific ambitions. You will be the subject matter expert in your selected health benefit areas and advise the entire company on scientific developments in those domains. You will master the scientific literature, know the competing products and their level of substantiation, as well as the cutting-edge methodologies used to generate evidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the scientific strategy in your areas of expertise, ensuring that the generated science creates a competitive advantage and strengthens Gnosis’ scientific credibility.
• Direct the development of evidence generation plans and provide scientific project leadership.
• Work closely with the Research & Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment between scientific and commercial needs.
• Contribute to the identification of new research opportunities and the development of new concepts and ingredients.
• Represent Gnosis with regulatory and scientific authorities.
• Actively participate in the writing of scientific publications and communications.