Job Summary

We are looking for a: Clinical Trial Manager/Lead and Regulatory Affairs Liaison (Scientist II (or Sr. Scientist I)) to join our global Clinical Science team.

The role is based in Madison, Wisconsin reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer. Other locations may be considered depending on the candidate.

Our Clinical Science team runs a global and diverse program of clinical studies to demonstrate the health benefits and safety of the products within our portfolio and development pipeline, including probiotics and other bioactive ingredients. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, this position will play a key role in a dynamic international research organization that is a world-wide leader in applied clinical research in the area of probiotics and nutrition.

Your primary duties will be (but not limited to) the following:

Design, initiate, manage, coordinate, oversee, and execute human nutritional clinical studies against set milestones and objectives.Collaborate with Global Health Area teams to translate business strategy into evidence generation plans and clinical trial strategy.Follow international regulatory guidelines and work with regional IFF Regulatory Affairs team and liaise between clinical and regulatory teams. Maintain and expand understanding of trial guidelines and regulatory requirements, with particular focus on dietary supplements.Align clinical study protocols and strategy with global regulatory strategy to enable market access and expansion.Support development and maintenance of internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to clinical trials according to ICH-GCP.Provide consultation on clinical trial design to ensure operational efficiency and excellence.

You are qualified for the position if you have:

Advanced academic degree (PhD, MD, ND, RD) preferably in life sciences, or other relevant area.Experience in clinical trial design and management.Experience or familiarity in the regulatory landscape of nutritional supplements (e.g. Novel Food, FDA, EFSA requirements)Effective communication skills including good personal presentation, oral and written communication skills.Experience dietary supplement or CPG space in one or more of the following areas: immune health, digestive health or metabolic health.Track record of scientific publications and experience in scientific communication in the context of nutrition, is considered as an advantage.Excellent project management, organisational, and team player skills.Ability to convey scientific information clearly to non-scientists. Ability to function independently and deliver results under time and resource pressures.Precision to details and safety and productive and collaborative work mindset.Flexibility in terms of working hours since you will be working with individuals from different time zones.Domestic and international travel may be required to support the function of the team.Salary and rank commensurate on candidate experience.

The position is permanent and available for immediate start.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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