Global Scientific Engagement Leader - Shelton, CT

Global Scientific Engagement Lead

Location : Shelton, CT

Place of Work : Hybrid

The Global Scientific Engagement Leader will develop and implement i-Health’s strategy for driving awareness, recommendation, and advocacy of our portfolio of solutions in Microbiome and Women’s Health dietary supplements among the Healthcare Professional (HCP) and broader scientific community.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value.

Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated

Your key responsibilities

• Develop HCP targeting and positioning for Microbiome and Women’s Health with extended HCP engagement team
• Monitor performance against strategic objectives and derive learning to continuously sharpen strategy and drive effectiveness and efficiency in execution
• Develop, maintain, and expand ecosystem of key opinion leaders, scientific experts, potential collaborators in academic sector to advise i-Health of current developments, new opportunities as well as serve as advocates for our brands.

This includes market specific Key Opinion Leaders and initiatives.

• Develop position papers, education material on scientific and medical content regarding Company products, competitors' products, and clinical trials appropriate for Healthcare professionals.
• Serve as an independent (without commercial objectives) enabler of scientific exchange directly with healthcare professionals, healthcare institutions, and customers.

Support the commercial team in interacting with medical professionals.

Represent the company at medical meetings, trade shows, advisory boards, meetings at key institutions, and in interactions with Key Opinion Leaders or other medical professionals.

This position is eligible for the DSM Hybrid Working model, spending 2 days per week in the Shelton, CT office and the balance of the week in a home office.

You must reside in a geography that is commutable via car to Shelton for weekly in-office collaboration days.

We bring

• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring

• Minimum 8 years of relevant technical experience and technical knowledge and skills within the Nutrition industry.
• knowledge of industry and markets, in-depth know how about products and applications and excellent communication skills
• Combination of practitioner and industry experience
• Experience in (or high level of passion) for Microbiome and Women’s Health in the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or OTC industry
• commitment to teamwork, fostering collaboration and respecting diverse perspectives and a dedication to inclusivity, promoting a unified team dynamic where everyone can thrive.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nutraceutical, Biotechnology

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by July 20, 2024 .

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive.

With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet.

dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion.

With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress.

We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate : there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.

Agency Note

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.