Head of Science and Innovation
Permanent, Hybrid min 2 days per week based in Andover HQ
Salary very competitive
Full time/Part time (min 32h per week over 4 days)
The friendly bacteria specialists
Our client, Wren Laboratories Ltd is the company behind Optibac Probiotics, the UKs most trusted and recommended range of friendly bacteria supplements. They are committed to producing goods of only the highest quality, providing excellent customer service, and achieving a vibrant and inspiring workplace. The award-winning range is sold in the UK, Ireland and many international markets via multiple different sales channels including pharmacies, health food stores, grocery, online retailers, marketplaces, hospitals, clinics and Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners.
They are proud to be the UKs bestselling range of probiotic supplements.
They are now looking for an experienced Head of Science and Innovation bringing senior leadership to several important areas of the business, developing technical and regulatory function and shaping well-established scientific training and education efforts taking work with healthcare professionals to the next level. You will play a key role in commercial decision making and strategy formulation.
Head of Science and Innovation, your responsibilities:
* Scientific Innovation and Academia relationships -managing company's long-term scientific strategy; aligning scientific goals with business and brand objectives; building and maintaining relationships with research institutions, academics and other stakeholders; collaborating with academic partners driving their involvement in clinical research, securing research grants, and contributing to innovative clinical trial designs; demonstrating strong scientific and commercial awareness, understanding market trends, product innovation and identifying opportunities
* Technical and Regulatory department: supporting review and improvement of existing products, build a pipeline and launch exciting new products; collaborating in writing and executing the Tactic briefs, setting quarterly milestones and deliverables, to support the overall Company Strategy; advising the business on health and medicinal claims labelling and advertising regulations and rules, supporting cross-functionally at a high level to register products in international markets
* Healthcare Professionals Liaison (HPL) team: providing leadership and strategic direction, driving efforts to expand and strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals in UK and internationally; reaching more healthcare professionals, deepen their understanding of the scientific credentials behind products, and inspire their confident recommendation (across multiple markets); ensuring effective communication of scientific findings, product information, or clinical guidelines to healthcare professionals; managing necessary tools and platforms that make reach possible within budget provided; improving business reach and availability in secondary care (i.e. NHS)
* Training and Education: leading and inspiring the scientific training and education team; fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement by supporting team members, delivering best-in-class training on a broad variety of topics, and to a broad variety of audiences both internal, external, UK & international
Head of Science and Innovation, skills and experience:
* Degree in life sciences, healthcare, nutrition, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Experience within natural products, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industries
* Success in Senior leadership team - contributing to strategy, budgets, and business growth
* Knowledge of new product development - from conception through to launch
* Ability to develop and execute high-impact strategies across 4 different departments
* Team Leader - capable to lead, champion and develop diverse teams
* Understanding of industry dynamics, competitive positioning, and identifying opportunities for business expansion
* Skilled in managing technical and regulatory aspects while keeping sight of broader goals
* Comfortable with simplifying complex information into compelling narratives
* Proactive in overcoming challenges and adjusting strategies as needed
* Confident in representing the business at industry events, with flexibility to travel
Desirable:
* Knowledge of supplement regulations and compliance and healthcare professional strategies
* Background in medical education or professional training for healthcare providers
Head of Science and Innovation, the benefits:
* Annual Leave 22 days + Bank Holidays + discretionary extra 3 days between Christmas and New Year; increasing by 3 days upon completion of 3 full years service
* Sickness absence 20 paid sick days (pro rata for part time employees) + 5 days of Special Leave for support with unexpected life events
* Time off for appointments - no expectations to work the time back for hospital or dental appointments
* 4% Pension contribution (after 3 months of service)
* Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
* Up to £500 worth of free Optibac products per financial year
* F&F 25% discount code to be shared with friends & family
* Mini-nutrition consultations with a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist once a quarter
Pure Human Resources Limited work in partnership with Wren Laboratories Ltd in providing Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.
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