Job Description

JOB TITLE: Technical Lead - Scientific Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Scientific Affairs

REPORTS TO: Directors and Up

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for reviewing scientific information and providing support to R&D, marketing and sales. Stays updated on the latest scientific findings and industry trends and advises the company on scientific matters. This role entails basic and applied research by combining discipline-specific knowledge and business skills to support the innovation, efficiency, profitability and competitive position of the company.

JOB DUTIES:

Ø Searches and reviews scientific information for product development, support product education.

Ø Creates and disseminates product information (including scientific publications, marketing and promotional materials via multiple media channels, such as radio programs, seminars, in-store trainings, phone and e-communication) to sales force, retailers and any other necessary parties.

Ø Supports the sales and marketing teams with technical information.

Ø Stays current with dietary supplements, nutritional, nutraceutical technologies and seeks out innovative ways to add value to company.

Ø Performs any other related duties, projects or responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisor/s.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ø Ph.D. (Nutrition, physiology, food science, Bio-Chemistry or related field).

Ø Two or more years experience in the dietary supplement, nutrition, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical industry required.

Ø Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Ø Excellent work ethic

Ø Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills

Ø Excellent interpersonal and team skills

Ø Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ø Professional writing experience helpful

JOB STATUS: Full-Time / Exempt

SCHEDULE: Day [M-F with Flexibility]

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, use hands and fingers to handle controls, computer and mouse; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Moderate to high levels of sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and traveling will be required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, promotional materials, printouts, etc. on occasions.

**WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Description

Dietary supplement distributor.