Science Lead (W/M)

Lesaffre; Marcq-en-Barœul; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Hauts-de-France is seeking a Science Lead for their Scientific Affairs department. The ideal candidate will lead scientific strategy, ensuring it aligns with commercial needs and creates a competitive advantage. Responsibilities include developing evidence generation plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with regulatory authorities. A strong background in scientific research and understanding of health benefits is essential. This role offers an opportunity to make impactful contributions to human health and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in scientific research and literature.
• Strong understanding of health benefit areas and evidence generation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific strategy to create a competitive advantage.
• Direct the development of evidence generation plans.
• Collaborate with R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Marketing.
• Identify new research opportunities and develop new concepts and ingredients.
• Represent the company with regulatory and scientific authorities.
• Participate in 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.