About the Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Director of R&D; will play a key role in shaping the company's scientific strategy, driving clinical research programmes, building academic partnerships, and strengthening the evidence base behind a portfolio of science-backed nutritional ingredients. This role sits at the intersection of science, innovation, clinical research, and commercial strategy. You will lead the development of new scientific insights, oversee clinical research activities, engage with external research partners, and act as a scientific ambassador for the business globally. The position offers significant visibility across the organisation and will support strategic growth initiatives across Europe, North America, and APAC.
Responsibilities
Scientific Leadership & Strategy

Contribute to the development and execution of the company's long-term scientific strategy
Identify emerging research opportunities and future health applications for existing and new ingredient technologies
Stay at the forefront of developments within nutrition, health, and ingredient science
Drive the generation and communication of scientific evidence across the organisation
Clinical Research

Design, oversee, and manage human clinical trials from concept through publication
Develop novel research hypotheses and study concepts
Manage relationships with CROs, universities, and external research partners
Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest scientific standards
Lead the interpretation and communication of clinical outcomes
External Partnerships & Scientific Network

Build and expand relationships with universities, research institutes, and key opinion leaders
Identify opportunities for collaborative research programmes
Support grant applications and external funding initiatives
Scientific Communication & Commercial Support

Develop scientific publications, white papers, technical documents, and conference presentations
Present scientific findings at industry events, customer meetings, and trade shows
Partner closely with commercial, marketing, product development, and regulatory teams
Translate complex scientific concepts into compelling commercial narratives
Qualifications

~ PhD in Nutrition, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biostatistics, or a related discipline

Required Skills

Industry experience within nutraceuticals, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health ingredients, or adjacent sectors
Strong experience managing clinical trials and external CRO relationships
Experience taking ownership of clinical studies from design through execution and publication
Proven track record of developing academic partnerships and research collaborations
Strong scientific writing and presentation skills
Comfortable engaging with customers, commercial teams, investors, and industry stakeholders
Experience within dietary supplements, functional ingredients, omega-3s, lipids, proteins, or related categories would be advantageous
Preferred Skills

Personal Profile
Positive, proactive, and entrepreneurial
Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
Comfortable operating in a growing and evolving business environment
Passionate about science, innovation, and translating research into commercial success
Willing to travel internationally as required
Location: Open to candidates across Europe, with regular travel required for leadership meetings and external engagements. Huge win to be based or open to relocate to Oslo, but not essential.
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🏢 Hartmann Young
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