Lead Scientist: R&D Strategy & Mentorship (Hybrid)

USANA Health Sciences; West Valley City (UT); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

On-site medical clinic

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship opportunities

Résumé du poste

USANA Health Sciences in Salt Lake City, Utah, invites a Lead Scientist to guide strategic and technical direction across R&D programs, from concept to commercialization. You will champion formulations, processes, and ingredient technologies while upholding scientific rigor and data integrity.

You will mentor scientists, collaborate across teams, and influence technology transfer to readiness for market launch, with a hybrid in-office schedule in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 10+ years of R&D experience OR Doctoral degree with 3+ years of R&D experience
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex scientific projects

Responsabilités

• Lead multiple R&D programs from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with goals, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
• Set technical strategy for advanced formulations, process optimization, and ingredient innovation to improve performance and scalability
• Direct research into new ingredients, processes, and technologies, assessing feasibility and pipeline fit
• Author and approve high-level technical documentation with emphasis on data integrity
• Provide expert guidance on technical challenges and drive innovative solutions
• Mentor and develop scientists and analysts, promoting knowledge sharing and excellence
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to influence strategy and support technology transfer
• Identify trends and implement improvements to strengthen R&D efficiency and competitive edge

Connaissances

Leadership

R&D management

Formulation development

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Formation

Master’s degree in nutrition science/food science/chemical engineering or related

Doctoral degree (PhD/PharmD/MD/DO/DNP) in related health science

Description du poste

USANA Health Sciences in Salt Lake City, Utah, invites a Lead Scientist to guide strategic and technical direction across R&D programs, from concept to commercialization. You will champion formulations, processes, and ingredient technologies while upholding scientific rigor and data integrity.

You will mentor scientists, collaborate across teams, and influence technology transfer to readiness for market launch, with a hybrid in-office schedule in Salt Lake City.