Senior Nutrition Scientist

Senior Nutrition Scientist

*Hybrid out of Green Bay, WI or Minneapolis, MN - only!*

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature's Way.

Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles.

Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple: Help people live healthy lives.

When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone.

How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us.

People TRUST

• Our products to be the gold standard
• Our words to be true
• Our claims to be honest,
• Our actions to have integrity.

Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives.

It's the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature's Way.
Be a part of helping people live healthy lives!

SUMMARY
The Senior Nutrition Scientist position drives advantaged product benefits across a diverse portfolio of dietary supplements. This position is responsible for providing the scientific foundation for concept development, product formulation, labeling and advertising claims on food, dietary supplements and over-the-counter products. This includes, but is not limited to, providing scientific recommendations and substantiation for product innovation and renovation efforts; ongoing review of new research to support current product claims; and evaluation of new ingredients. This position is knowledgeable in research methodology and nutritional supplementation and provides scientific recommendations on ingredients and technologies that support business objectives, promote consumer health and enable competitive advantage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Mine current scientific research on functional ingredients used in dietary supplements and homeopathic ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, probiotics, botanicals, and enzymes.
• Interpret and draw valid conclusions from clinical research and evaluate the quality of scientific evidence to determine potential labeling and advertising claims in compliance with FDA and FTC regulatory guidelines.
• Develop claim substantiation documentation in accordance with internal standards of practice.
• Proactively monitor the external scientific landscape to identify emerging research and advantaged claim opportunities against priority health areas.
• Ensure consumer-facing marketing materials and product label claims are aligned with the supporting science.
• Interface with suppliers, contract research organizations and researchers to identify and develop science-based next generation ingredients against prioritized benefit areas.
• Actively participate in the new product innovation process from discovery and initial feasibility assessment through concept development and commercialization.
• Assess new ingredients and technologies to inform innovation pipeline and opportunities for value creation.
• Effectively contribute to and collaborate with cross-functional project teams including Product Development, Quality, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Legal and Regulatory to deliver timely results and compelling consumer offerings.
• Must have multi-task project management skills and technical agility, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate projects with a great degree of flexibility.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Master's degree (MS) in Nutrition Science, Biochemistry, Physiology or relevant science degree; PhD preferred.
• 4+ years of experience with emphasis in the dietary supplement, nutrition, or food industry.
• Strong background in nutritional biochemistry and physiology.
• Experience in design, management and interpretation of clinical trials is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities including proactive initiative, clear and impactful communication, cross-functional collaboration, creative problem-solving, attention to detail, a strong bias toward action, and consistent success in navigating ambiguity.

As a Nature's Way employee, you'll enjoy a wide variety of benefits that offer the support you need to truly live what you believe.

All benefits are effective on day ONE of your employment!

Medical Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high - deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You'll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:

• Company provided short-term & long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
• New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Product discounts & a wellness program
• Free Fitness Center

Start Helping People live Healthy lives today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)