Science Lead

Lesaffre; Desio; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in human health and nutrition is seeking a Science Lead in Desio, Italy. You will guide scientific ambitions and ensure that research efforts align with commercial needs. Candidates should have an advanced degree in life sciences and experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry. This role offers the opportunity to work internationally and to contribute to innovative health solutions.

Servizi

Opportunity to work in an international environment

Fulfillment through a genuine mission

Family-owned company values

Competenze

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the food ingredients, functional products, or pharmaceutical industry.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in developing evidence generation plans, including clinical trials.
• Proven track record in managing scientific projects.

Mansioni

• Lead the scientific strategy in your areas of expertise.
• Direct development of evidence generation plans.
• Work closely with various teams to ensure alignment.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Fluency in English

Formazione

Advanced degree in life sciences (Master's or PhD)

Descrizione del lavoro

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 our Scientific Affairs department.

As a Science 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 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 writing scientific publications and communications.

Qualifications :

• Advanced degree in life sciences (Master's or PhD).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the food ingredients, functional products, or pharmaceutical industry.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in developing evidence generation plans, including clinical trials.
• Proven track record in managing scientific projects and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of systems and models enabling scientific substantiation.
• Comfortable working in a team and creating internal and external networks.
• Ability to communicate science compellingly, both verbally and in writing.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another global language is an asset.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

Join us to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the improvement of health and well-being through the power of microorganisms!

Additional Information :

What can Lesaffre offer you :

• We are a successful family-owned company with a long-standing history where people truly matter.
• We promote a sense of fulfillment with a genuine mission: nourish and protect the planet.
• An opportunity to work in a truly international environment.

At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive regardless of your background, gender, age, or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet tomorrow's challenges.

Remote Work :

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience :

Years

Vacancy :

1