About this role
Interested in a career that matters?
Join Novonesis and play a key role in advancing scientifically grounded product innovation that supports health and wellness. As part of our Scientific Affairs team, you will help shape the clinical foundation of our product pipeline and ensure our solutions are backed by strong, credible science.
The Role & Your Impact
As a Product Development Clinical Lead, you will drive the clinical rationale behind new product concepts, ensuring scientific integrity from ideation through development.
In this role, you will:
Lead clinical strategy for new products, including ingredient selection, dosing, and formulation design based on scientific evidence
Build and maintain an internal evidence library to support claims, regulatory submissions, and scientific positioning
Identify and evaluate new ingredients, bioactives, and delivery technologies for pipeline development
Partner with formulation teams to translate clinical insights into effective, manufacturable formats
Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure ingredient quality and clinical alignment
You will work cross-functionally with formulation, marketing, and regulatory teams, contributing directly to innovation while strengthening the scientific credibility of our portfolio.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Advanced degree in Nutrition Science, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related field
Professional credential such as RD/RDN, CNS, CCN, or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience in product development within nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, functional foods, or pharmaceuticals
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
Strong ability to evaluate scientific literature and translate findings into product and claims strategies
Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals
Familiarity with ingredient supplier documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (CoA)
What We Offer
Opportunity to contribute to innovative, science-driven products
A collaborative, cross-functional environment within Scientific Affairs
The ability to directly influence product development and pipeline strategy
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
Fully remote role with flexible working hours
Travel expected 1–2 times per year
Team-oriented, collaborative environment with a focus on both innovation and execution
Compensation & Benefits
Expected salary range: $120,000 – $130,000
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
Healthcare savings account option
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
All benefits begin on your first day
Relevant information
Application deadline: June 18, 2026
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore other openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
About Novonesis
Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
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