Lead Scientist, Nutrition Innovation (Pet Health)

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 148,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Parental Leave

Vacation days 15

Paid holidays 13

Sick leave policy

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead short- and long-term nutrition research strategies for Hill's Pet Nutrition to deliver breakthrough dietary solutions for pets. You will oversee cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization and drive a pipeline of innovation in collaboration with Marketing, Clinical Studies, and Product Development.

The role requires a PhD and 4+ years of post-PhD research experience with strong data analysis and biochemical expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant nutrition/biochemistry field.
• 4+ post-PhD research experience in basic or applied science.
• Strong methodology and data analysis skills in nutritional biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Integrate complex biological datasets with clinical outcomes and trends.
• Design, analyze, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Manage project portfolios, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Cultivate strategic external research partnerships.

Skills

Post-PhD research experience

Data analysis expertise

Nutritional biochemistry

Education

PhD in Small Animal Nutrition, Physiology, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead short- and long-term nutrition research strategies for Hill's Pet Nutrition to deliver breakthrough dietary solutions for pets. You will oversee cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization and drive a pipeline of innovation in collaboration with Marketing, Clinical Studies, and Product Development.

The role requires a PhD and 4+ years of post-PhD research experience with strong data analysis and biochemical expertise.