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Job #03176

About our client Our client, a local biotech company, is a leader in the innovation and development of DHA omega-3 products that promote health and 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. Responsible for developing well-rounded positions regarding scientific and clinical matters and marshalling support in the scientific community for the company’s position 2) Provide scientific data and analysis for Marketing and/or Medical Director in support of customer presentations, product promotional material, medical community presentations and forums and scientific conferences 3) Present product benefits and clinical research information to existing and prospective customers at the request of Marketing 4) Organize symposia as necessary to support awareness of benefits of company products as required by Marketing 5) Provide thorough scientific data and analysis for Regulatory Affairs filings to various regulatory authorities Define and execute strategies, ith Regulatory Affairs, to promote adoption of products in various markets and respond to challenges that may limit or harm the company’s marketing opportunity 6) Represent client to external scientific and clinical research communities on the national and international level 7) 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 8) Develop and maintain relationships with thought leaders, potential partners and collaborators in the academic, nonprofit and corporate sectors 9) 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 10) Identify new compounds, nutrients, formulations or blends for clinical development and/or new clinical indications for existing products 11) 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 Review, and coauthor as necessary, scientific manuscripts for publication 12) Make senior level technical/scientific and clinical presentations on behalf of the company 13) Participate in the development of the company’s clinical development strategies through membership on the Research/Marketing Committee 14) 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 15) 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) 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 and 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 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 8) Respond to challenges that may limit or harm the company’s marketing opportunity 9) Represent clients to external scientific and clinical research communities on the national and international level 10) 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 11) Develop and maintain relationships with thought leaders, potential partners and collaborators in the academic, nonprofit and corporate sectors 12) Establish ad hoc or standing expert panels to advise on current developments, new opportunities and protocols in target product and health benefit areas including fatty acids and lipids, cardiovascular/dyslipidemia, neural system development and neural degenerative disease 13) Identify new compounds, nutrients, formulations or blends for clinical development and/or new clinical indications for existing products 14) Review and provide scientific advice relating to clinical protocols, study reports, manuscripts and regulatory documents/correspondences 15) Ensure that the company’s position and the science are properly presented 16) Review and coauthor (as necessary) scientific manuscripts for publication 17) Make senior level technical/scientific and clinical presentations on behalf of the company 18) Participate in the development of the company’s clinical development strategies through membership on the Research/Marketing Committee 19) Work with Business Development to identify and assess externally developed products, particularly those in the pre-commercial stage 20) Negotiate licensing and/or acquisition agreements (as appropriate) 21) Manage the performance and development of several Scientific Affairs staff members and any outside consultant/contract service providers who may be engaged as part of this role