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Job #03176

About our client Our client is a biotech company. They are a leader in the innovation and development of DHA omega-3 products which promote health and ensure wellness through every stage of life. Their products are used in foods, beverages, infant formula and supplements. Other products include an omega-6 fatty acid produced from fungus. Position Location Director – Scientific Affairs Columbia, Maryland Salary Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Responsibilities 1) Advise senior management and Marketing on scientific and clinical matters that impact the company’s operation 2) Develop well-rounded positions regarding scientific and clinical matters and marshal support in the scientific community for the company’s position 3) Provide scientific data and analysis for Marketing and/or Medical Director in support of customer presentations, product promotional material, medical community presentations as well as forums and scientific conferences 4) Present product benefits and clinical research information to existing and prospective customers at the request of Marketing 5) Organize symposia, as necessary, to support awareness of benefits of company products as required by Marketing 6) Provide thorough scientific data and analysis for Regulatory Affairs filings to various regulatory authorities 7) Define and execute strategies, with Regulatory Affairs, to promote adoption of products in various markets and respond to challenges that may limit or harm the company’s marketing opportunity 8) Represent client to external scientific and clinical research communities at national and international levels 9) Keep current with scientific literature and attend scientific and medical conferences and symposia to keep abreast of new clinical and technical developments/opportunities of interest to the company 10) Develop and maintain relationships with thought leaders, potential partners and collaborators in the academic, nonprofit and corporate sectors 11) Establish ad hoc or standing expert panels or networks, as requested by Marketing, to advise company of current developments, new opportunities and clinical research protocols in target product and health benefit areas including fatty acids and lipids, cardiovascular/dyslipidemia, neural system development and neural degenerative disease 12) Identify new compounds, nutrients, formulations or blends for clinical development and/or new clinical indications for existing products 13) Review and provide scientific advice relating to clinical protocols, study reports, manuscripts and regulatory documents/correspondences, ensuring that the company’s position and the science are properly presented 14) Make senior-level technical/scientific and clinical presentations on behalf of the company 15) Review and co-author, as necessary, scientific manuscripts for publication 16) Participate in developing the company’s clinical development strategies through membership on the Research/Marketing Committee 17) Work with Business Development to identify and assess externally developed products, particularly those in the pre-commercial stage, and negotiate licensing and/or acquisition agreements where appropriate 18) Manage the performance and development of several scientific affairs staff members and any outside consultants or contract service providers who may be engaged as part of this role Requirements 1) Ph. D. in a scientific discipline 2) Detailed knowledge of pre-clinical and clinical research progress 3) Knowledge of clients’ products and related science 4) Excellent presentation and communication skills 5) Ability to interact with senior officers and management staff inside and outside of the company 6) Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team providing support to all aspects of Scientific Affairs 7) Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills 8) Highly motivated, professional individual with ability to work independently and in teams 9) Willingness and ability to travel (domestic 20% and international 25%)