Scientific Director

M2 Ingredients; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A health solutions company in California seeks a Scientific Affairs Director to manage clinical research projects and drive scientific communication strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience in the dietary supplement industry, and strong scientific writing skills. This position focuses on enhancing brand presence through research while ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders. Travel in the US and internationally is required approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./Ph.D. in a related field is essential.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in scientific affairs within food or dietary supplements.
• Proven scientific writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects with external organizations.
• Contribute to manuscripts for scientific publications.
• Generate marketing and scientific content for various platforms.
• Build networks with key experts to facilitate new studies.
• Proactively monitor scientific literature related to our business.

Skills

Scientific writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Networking

Clinical trial planning

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. in Preventative Health, Toxicology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry

Job description

The Scientific Affairs Director will perform duties in accordance with the performance expectations as well as Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. This will be ideally an On-site role.

The Scientific Affairs Director plays a key role in the scientific affairs strategic plan, the management of clinical research projects, the organization of the scientific assets developed by M2 Ingredients using their strong scientific expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. Partnering with colleagues in the Scientific Affairs Team, the Scientific Affairs Director will support overall research and scientific communication to ensure M2 Ingredients is the leader in functional mushrooms health solutions.

The Scientific Affairs Director has the responsibility of managing the research project portfolio and assist with robust communications to increase the distribution of M2 Ingredients products globally through distribution partners in various geographies. They will help to create scientific dossiers and marketing assets intended for distribution to the M2 customers and key stakeholders to showcase M2 as the industry leader in manufacturing full spectrum mushroom mycelium products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating and managing research projects with external clinical research organizations and universities, including study synopsis creation, study designs, managing timelines, payment schedules, progress reporting to internal stakeholders and final consolidation of research findings for the internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to manuscripts for publication in scientific journals when needed in collaboration with contract research organizations, the Chief Science Officer, and the scientific affairs team.
• Support the M2 Ingredients marketing team by generating guidance documents for various product formats, customer presentations, website copy, white paper write-ups, & other research commercialization assets.
• Generate nutrition science content and scientific communications in partnership with the cross functional team to enhance our brand presence.
• Build external networks (key experts, allies) to scope and facilitate new studies on M2 portfolio of products that will highlight their performance, support claims and thus, create a positive impact on the business.
• Lead grant writing to support research efforts when relevant
• Proactively monitor the scientific literature, research and new studies in the mushroom and dietary supplements industry as it relates to our business.
• Support the Director of Regulatory Affairs in collecting relevant data, as required, for regulatory submissions. This would include sample management, sample submissions to labs and collation of data.
• Respond to questions from internal teams and customers on synopsis of key research studies carried out, and their impact on product claims, as needed.

Qualifications:

• M.Sc./ Ph.D. in Preventative Health, Toxicology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or other relevant fields
• At least 5 yrs of experience in a scientific affairs role in the food or dietary supplement industry
• Scientific writing experience a must
• Experience with project management best practices and tools
• Previous experience working in the food, dietary supplement industry or for an ingredient company
• Experience with planning clinical trials and managing their timely execution
• Ability to work cross functionally and to manage external contractors and CROs
• Ability to travel in the US and internationally approximately 10% of the time