Scientific Director

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