Manager of Scientific Affairs- REMOTE

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

Position Summary:  The Manager, Scientific Affairs will be a key player in the Scientific Affairs team as part of the greater Medical Affairs department. They will serve to support integration of scientific discovery and implementation of new product development. This individual will possess a high level of knowledge in dietary supplement ingredients, sourcing, and utilization. They will help to bridge innovation and substantiation in the greater Research and Development function.

This role provides support to the Scientific Affairs team by coordinating daily activities, assisting with ingredient and claims research and maintaining tools that drive innovation and product development - all while supporting Thorne’s strategy to be recognized as a leader in product science, quality and innovation.

As part of the Scientific Affairs team, they will ensure the transition of scientific and medical claims discovery to the Medical Affairs team for substantiation. This individual will support the collaboration between the greater Research and Development functions of the company and the commercialization teams within Medical Affairs, Sales, and Marketing. 

Responsibilities

• Integral to the day-to-day activities of the Scientific Affairs team, including ingredient research, literature reviews and dossier development.
• Provides support to the greater Scientific Affairs team by coordinating meetings, managing calendars, tracking new ingredient inquiries, supplier communications, and project status.
• Assists in the organization and maintenance of Scientific and Medical Affairs templates, scorecards and additional in-house tools.
• Prepares and organizes materials for internal presentations and supports ongoing data tracking needs
• Independently functions as an integral member of the Scientific Affairs team in creating a pipeline of new ingredients for consideration in new product development and existing product reformulations.
• Provides scientific expertise and input in communicating product use to internal stakeholders across departments.
• Supports the creation of claims dossier outlines with an organized and efficient handoff to the Medical Affairs team to finalize claims substantiation.
• Establishes and maintains an extensive contact and networking system of innovative ingredient suppliers who meet the Company’s quality standards in collaboration with the greater R&D team.
• Provides flexible support across Scientific and Medical Affairs projects as needed.
• Supports the strategy for Thorne to be recognized as a leader in product science, quality and innovation. 
• Provides strategic oversight regarding industry trends and new developments with the goal of supporting new business and creating strategic plans that drive integration of the offerings of the company.
• Participates in and supports new products, services, and business development initiatives that generate potential revenue creation and growth.
• Ensures open and proactive communication between Research & Development, Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing and other company representatives.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree required in nutrition, chemistry, biology, or related field; Master’s degree or equivalent research experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of emerging trends in the dietary supplement marketplace, and how they may relate to promotional and clinical practices.
• Highly organized, proactive and capable of balancing both scientific detail and administrative execution
• High level of nutritional product knowledge and appropriate use in new product development.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and deliver upon business objectives.
• Ability to build, develop, motivate and manage high-performance teams.
• Comfort with and extensive experience interacting with others at all levels within and outside of the Company.
• Supervises and manages others, delegates appropriately, and follows-up on work assignments.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
  
  

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com.

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