Director of R&D
Company: ADVOCARE INTERNATIONAL LLC
Location: Richardson
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description: Director, Research & Development Title:
Director, Research & DevelopmentDepartment: Global Product
Marketing Reports To: Sr. Director, Global Product MarketingDirect
Reports: YesJob Summary:AdvoCare is seeking a hands-on, results
oriented senior science and product innovation leader who will be a
key member of the AdvoCare team. This role will support the
development of the strategic research and product innovation that
supports the Company's business growth, new products to market, and
the strategic priorities of the company.Responsibilities: Research-
30%Designs and directs research focused on the development of safe,
effective and highly marketable products that address health,
wellness and sports performance needs. Oversees all aspects of
research studies related to product and ingredient safety, efficacy
and mechanisms of actionCollaborates with the internal departments
and third parties to direct in house pilot research studies, as
necessaryDirects internal and external research to support new and
existing products and claim substantiation. Development-
30%Maintains a network within the scientific and nutritional
industries with a focus on innovation, industry trends and
regulatory hurdles.Identifies and assesses new technologies,
ingredients, platforms and partnerships that can drive incremental
growth through commercial ready product solutions.Provides insight
and nutrition / dietary supplement expertise on cross-functional
product development team. Interfaces with vendors, contract
manufacturers, and raw material suppliers to bring scientifically
sound ingredients and products to market.Works with Marketing and
Regulatory Affairs to develop structure function claims for new and
existing products. Work closely with Quality dept to develop
internal product specifications for new and existing
products.Manages appropriate budgets/costs associated with
formulas, studies and other development.Assists with solving
product formulations and manufacturing issues with scientific
support within FDA guidelines.Combines focus on both innovating new
products and renovating some of our best products. Education-
10%Works with other departments, e.g., sales and legal, for a
seamless integration of product development and education.Ability
to and passion for training internal and external constituents on
product via in-house videos and live events.Creates blog posts to
support AdvoCare's goals of educating the community on various
health & wellness prioritiesSupports PR efforts in connecting with
media to share the scientific details of products Management-
30%Coordinates activities with the Scientific & Medical Advisory
Board, including product development, education and scientific
developments that could enhance either.Trains direct reports and
others - overseeing the technical aspects of product development
and management of new products, revisions and processes from
concept to production and launch; overseeing the technical guidance
related to formulation and production; guiding research and
approving education.Works closely with AdvoCare's Sr. Director,
Global Product Marketing to communicate and align
cross-functionally with other departments. Attributes:Knowledge of
nutrition, biochemistry, and dietary supplementsExcellent research
background with evidence of publications, presentations, and
contractsExperience in the design and management of both clinical
and basic science research studiesEffective communication and
interpersonal skills, and a history of working collaboratively and
cooperatively with othersExperience in science educationActive in
the scientific community.Strong working knowledge of common drivers
for health and wellnessExperience in technical communications, both
oral and written.Knowledge and Skills Required: Scientific
background and experience consistent with AdvoCare's needsGraduate
education (PhD, MD, Masters or Doctoral) in a medical or scientific
field related to nutrition, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals,
phytochemicals or functional foods.8+ years within the functional
food, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical industry is desirable.
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