Principal Scientist - Clinical & Clinical & Pharmacokinetics (Nutraceutical Ingredients)

Principal Scientist – Clinical & Clinical & Pharmacokinetics (Nutraceutical Ingredients) The key duties and responsibilities of the Principal Scientist will include the following: Lead the design, development, and execution of clinical studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of functional ingredients Develop and oversee pharmacokinetic (PK) strategies to assess ingredient bioavailability, metabolism, and dose-response relationships Collaborate with external research partners and CROs to ensure high-quality, timely study execution Translate clinical and PK data into actionable insights to support marketing claims, product positioning, and customer engagement Evaluate and navigate the intellectual property (IP) landscape, including patent review, white space identification, and innovation strategy Partner cross-functionally with R&D, regulatory, marketing, and commercial teams to align scientific initiatives with business objectives Support the development of technical documentation, publications, and scientific communications Stay current on emerging research, competitive activity, and regulatory trends within the nutraceutical and functional ingredient space Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 Benefits Available Requirements / Skills: PhD in Pharmacology, Nutritional Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline with a focus on pharmacokinetics 5+ years of experience within a branded ingredient company or nutraceutical CRO environment Strong expertise in ingredient pharmacokinetics, including study design and data interpretation Proven experience designing and managing human clinical trials Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property strategy and competitive landscape analysis Ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, commercially relevant insights Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional and external teams #J-18808-Ljbffr