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Our Partnership: Our client, a leading manufacturer in the health and wellness industry for decades, they are known for innovation, quality, and commitment to wellness. By prioritizing safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, they have become a trusted partner.

The Innovation Scientist will bridge science and business, serving as a technical partner to sales customers, and strategic partners. This role is responsible for generating compelling product concepts, supporting customer engagements, and translating emerging science into commercially viable dietary supplement innovations. The ideal candidate is both a strong scientist and an effective storyteller who can connect science, market trends, and business opportunities.

• Develop differentiated, market-relevant dietary supplement concepts that align with trends, customer briefs, emerging science, and brand positioning.
• Create prototype formulas across dosage forms (capsules, powders, gummies, etc.)
• Staying relevant on emerging science and technology trends.
• Translate consumer insights, emerging science, and manufacturing capabilities into compelling product narratives.

• Partner with sales support customer meetings as the technical subject matter expert.
• Present scientific rationale, ingredient benefits, and formulation strategies to customers.
• Lead ideation sessions, customer pitches, and innovation workshops.
• Maintain our stability and ingredient databases.

• Participate in supplied innovation meetings to identify new ingredient technologies and opportunities.
• Collaborate with strategic supplies on joint development of new scientific data and marketing-driven research.
• Translate science into commercially compelling product positioning.
• Evaluate supplier pipeline and integrate novel ingredients into innovation concepts.

• Collaborate with formulators, regulatory, and technical operations teams to advance concepts into scalable products.
• Lead new product development and reformulation projects.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and optimize product performance.

• Develop technical sell sheets, concepts decks, and innovation briefs.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly for customers.
• Ensure concepts are scientifically credible and marketable.

• Scientific creativity and innovation mindset.
• Strong storytelling and commercial communication ability.
• Customer-centric thinking.
• Ability to translate science into business value.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of dietary supplement ingredients and their efficacy of use in various formats.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel with the upmost professionalism.
• Ability to handle multiple, rapidly changing and conflicting priorities.
• Proven track record of innovation ideas successfully manufactured and in market.

• BS or higher degree in science field that relates to dietary supplement formulation.
• 5+ years of experience working in research and development and manufacturing environments of dietary supplements.

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Our client offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation and commitment to quality are paramount. Enjoy competitive benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to employees.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and a robust wellness program.
• Additional Benefits: 401k matching, accident and critical illness insurance, and more.

The estimated annual salary is at $115,000 to $130,000.00 annually, representing the low and high ends of the range. The actual starting rate of pay may vary based on factors that include, but are not limited to, the position offered, work experience, education, training, and commensurate experience.

Talent Xpanse and our clients is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.