Nutrition Scientist

Tate & Lyle; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on nutrition research is seeking a Project Manager to oversee global projects. You will act as the key liaison between external collaborators, manage day-to-day study operations, and communicate results to stakeholders while being part of a supportive team. The role requires a Ph.D. in nutrition and offers competitive remuneration and benefits focused on employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Discretionary annual bonus

Excellent employer pension contribution

Personal private medical insurance

Life assurance

16-week Equal Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in the food or healthcare industry.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong team player and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage nutrition research projects with CROs and universities.
• Control all internal documentation and reports.
• Draft and publish scientific papers and present findings.

Skills

Knowledge in carbohydrate metabolism

Statistical analysis

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in nutrition or closely related field

Job description

We welcome applicants from across Europe for this position.

About us

Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its’ ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.

About this role:

In this role you will act as the project manager on specific nutrition research projects and regulatory activities globally. You will manage nutrition research projects with CROs, Universities, and Research Institutes as required. Together with the Global Nutrition team, you will assist in development of strategies for communication and dissemination of those projects to key stakeholder audiences.

Accountabilities:

• Act as the research project manager with external collaborators to drive the Tate & Lyle nutrition science agenda.

• Manage studies on a day to day basis during study conduct which includes;

• Project Manager role for overall conduct and cost/timeline control Liaison with CRO for all operational issues
• Responsible for level 1 and 2 monitoring and documentation
• Set up audit (identify and reference check auditors, define scope, attend in-person, draft action plan after audit report)

• Control and accountability for all internal documentation, reports, meeting minutes, Trial Master File

• Timely sharing of key decisions and outcomes with internal stakeholders when relevant

• Keep abreast of emerging science and policy issues related to these projects and inform the global nutrition team of developments

• Draft and publish scientific papers, and present the scientific output at conferences

• Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature to assess the substantiation of potential claims

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to assist in the development of science-based communication materials as results emerge from our studies and as new research becomes available relevant to T&L ingredients

• Liaison with Platform teams to support customer communication and to provide confidential updates

• Lead study report writing.

Skills and Experience:

• Ph.D. in nutrition or closely related field

• 2-4 years experience in the food or healthcare industry

• Candidate needs to have knowledge in one of the following areas - carbohydrate metabolism, satiety, fibers, sweeteners, skin microbiome or gut health

• Proven ability to design and conduct clinical studies and understanding of statistical analysis

• Excellent (verbal and written) communication skills

• Self-starter/independent working ability

• Strong team player and supportive of colleagues to meet team goals

• Ability to deliver strategies for communicating to industry and key opinion leaders in nutrition/food science arena

• Proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously

• Strong team player, collaborative / collegiate working style, and supportive of colleagues globally to meet team goals

• Able to travel up to 10-20% of the time

What you'll get
As business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. The global package includes a bonus scheme, 16-week Equal Parental Leave and mental health & well-being support.

• Flexible working policy

• Competitive salary

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Excellent employer pension contribution

• Personal private medical insurance

• Life assurance

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.