Scientific Director (Vista)

The Scientific Affairs Director will perform duties in accordance with the performance expectations as well as Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. This will be ideally an On-site role.

The Scientific Affairs Director plays a key role in the scientific affairs strategic plan, the management of clinical research projects, the organization of the scientific assets developed by M2 Ingredients using their strong scientific expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. Partnering with colleagues in the Scientific Affairs Team , the Scientific Affairs Director will support overall research and scientific communication to ensure M2 Ingredients is the leader in functional mushrooms health solutions.

The Scientific Affairs Director has the responsibility of managing the research project portfolio and assist with robust communications to increase the distribution of M2 Ingredients products globally through distribution partners in various geographies. They will help to create scientific dossiers and marketing assets intended for distribution to the M2 customers and key stakeholders to showcase M2 as the industry leader in manufacturing full spectrum mushroom mycelium products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for coordinating and managing research projects with external clinical research organizations and universities, including study synopsis creation, study designs, managing timelines, payment schedules, progress reporting to internal stakeholders and final consolidation of research findings for the internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to manuscripts for publication in scientific journals when needed in collaboration with contract research organizations, the Chief Science Officer, and the scientific affairs team.
• Support the M2 Ingredients marketing team by generating guidance documents for various product formats, customer presentations, website copy, white paper write-ups, & other research commercialization assets.
• Generate nutrition science content and scientific communications in partnership with the cross functional team to enhance our brand presence.
• Build external networks (key experts, allies) to scope and facilitate new studies on M2 portfolio of products that will highlight their performance, support claims and thus, create a positive impact on the business.
• Lead grant writing to support research efforts when relevant
• Proactively monitor the scientific literature, research and new studies in the mushroom and dietary supplements industry as it relates to our business.
• Support the Director of Regulatory Affairs in collecting relevant data, as required, for regulatory submissions. This would include sample management, sample submissions to labs and collation of data.
• Respond to questions from internal teams and customers on synopsis of key research studies carried out, and their impact on product claims, as needed.

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