Established in 1930, Ocean Spray is an agricultural cooperative of grapefruit and cranberry growers based in Lakeville, Massachusetts. As an employer, the compa
Principal Nutrition Scientist
Location
Massachusetts
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$105.8K - $145.4K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Principal Nutrition Scientist
Ocean Spray Cranberries
Principal Nutrition Scientist Location: Lakeville, MA, United States Job Description: Full time job requisition id R5196 Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Principal Nutrition Scientist! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote. The Principal Nutrition Scientist will lead nutritional research initiatives for the Cooperative. You will analyze research needs and develop strategy for research to support product development efforts pertaining to Cooperative products and functional ingredients including but not limited to evaluating scientific literature, developing research strategy, conducting clincal trials and analyzing outcomes to support messaging. You will build relationships with external stakeholders and research units, substantiate health claims for products, and ensure nutritional regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and identify health innovations for a competitive industry advantage. A Day in the Life... - Provides strategic direction for nutrition research activities to promote new and current areas of cranberry health benefits and other health promoting functional ingredients. Drives long term health positioning and competitive advantage. - Define research agenda based on enterprise direction and influence innovation pipeline. Coordinate and support basic and clinical research activities by initiating new collaborations, reviewing literature and attending conferences - Coordinate and execute nutrition policy activities in cross functional teams to provide technical support for development and marketing of innovative health products globally. - Provide direction for development of substantiation for functional ingredients to support marketing claims and regulatory approvals globally. - Establish good working relationships with academic influencers and external collaborators. - Provide nutrition technical expertise to cross functional team members for evaluation of emerging technology to support health innovations, product innovations, and sustainability. - Familiar with patent search, analysis and mapping. Relay opinion on claims and patent interpretations. - Plan nutrition research activities to promote new and current areas of cranberry health benefits and other health promoting functional ingredients. Execution and leadership for development and support of research and claims. What We Are Looking For: Required - Show depth and breadth of knowledge in nutrition science and help transmit and implement solutions to business challenges. - Educational training in nutrition, biochemistry, human health or biology - Clinical design and biostatistics. - Strong oral and written communication skills - Strong execution and management skills - Demonstrated strategic and innovation mindset and ability to engage and influence external collaborators - Ability to influence, mentor and guide cross-functional strategic alignment Preferred - Deep knowledge of nutrition and claims regulations - Working knowledge of food science, analytical chemistry or food technology - Understanding of nutrition and policy landscape and ability to navigate and influence to support business needs. - Project management and strategic planning skills - Leadership and mentorship skills - Strategic and creative mindset - Ability to manage ambiguity Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Required) Work Experience: At least 5 Years of Experience Annual Salary: $105,800 - $145,420 The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being. Benefits: - Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs - - Health, Dental and Vision insurance - Health savings account - Flexible spending account - Life and accident insurance - Employee assistance program - Telehealth services - 1:1 health coaching - Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life - 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end - Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses - Flexible scheduling options - Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment) - Holiday pay for 12 holidays - Career development and growth opportunities - Tuition/Education assistance programs - Access to LinkedIn Learning - Scholarship programs for children of employees - Parental leave - Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc. - Adoption assistance - Bereavement leave - Up to $300 fitness reimbursement - Up to $300 massage reimbursement - Employee appreciation events - Employee discounts - Charitable giving Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: - Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. - Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. - Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other - Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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