The Senior Manager Medical Affairs will play a critical role in the Nutritional Sciences and Innovation team. They will be responsible for providing development and execution of scientific engagement strategy for 1) the International Expansion of the H&W Collective and 2) the Long-Term Science pipeline development. They will also support the existing Operating Companies within their core market on scientific engagement. The role reports to the Head, Nutritional Sciences and Innovation, Health & Wellbeing and will interface with the Global and Regional R&D teams. The role requires the ability to translate science into differentiated and meaningful business applications. Strong people and networking skills and a true passion for innovation are also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop the overall External Engagement Strategy for Health & Wellbeing for International Expansion (Nutrafol, Liquid IV, Olly) and Long-Term Science Pipeline.
* Be the scientific expert in project contexts by translating vitamins, minerals and supplements/VMS nutrition science into compelling Healthcare Professional communication and product opportunities in line with global and regional demands and values, working closely with H&W R&D and Marketing, Regulatory Affairs and Brand R&D teams in Opcos.
* Identify and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders with a focus on Beauty from Within (Hair and Skin), Hydration and Nutrition/Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements.
* Lead Advisory Boards for new market entry/new product launches.
* Develop and execute the Scientific Congress and Publication strategies.
* Interact with internal stakeholders to optimize transfer of new scientific/clinical insights.
* Anticipate and manage potential business issues by predicting and responding to external scientific developments in the field.
Support (within the broader NS&I team)
* Work closely with the Nutrition Science and Clinical Development Teams as part of the claims and communication development (Substantiation à Generation à Dissemination).
* Monitor the latest scientific data (academic and industry) for the key benefit areas: beauty from within, hydration, cognition/mood, women's health, sleep, and nutritional science.
* Partner with the Operating Companies on the deployment of their external scientific engagement.
Minimum Requirements
* Master's degree required (PhD preferred) in nutrition science, food science, dietetics, life sciences or similar discipline.
* Relevant experience in a healthcare, consumer goods, food or pharmaceutical company with a focus on VMS, Sports Science or Dermatology.
* Broad knowledge of Nutrition and Health Science and/or Dermatology.
* Ability to translate nutrition science into Healthcare professionals relevant propositions, claims and communication.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to senior management.
* Networking and stakeholder management.
* Attention to detail, excellent organization and time management skills.
* Ability to think flexibly in order to meet constantly shifting priorities and timelines and to independently provide solutions to issues.
* Problem-solving, troubleshooting skills and ability to find creative solutions.
* Ability to work successfully in a 'team-based' environment.
* Ability to manage external collaborations and projects.
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