Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist

A company is looking for a Head of Nutrition & Research.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead clinical research efforts in collaboration with research institutions to support product claims and health benefits

Analyze and publish research findings into whitepapers and translate results into actionable insights for internal teams and customers

Drive nutrition-forward R&D by collaborating with Operations and Innovation teams to develop new products and optimize existing formulations

Required Qualifications :

Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (DACVIM - Nutrition) or a PhD in Animal Nutrition

Proven track record leading clinical research and / or feeding trials with peer-reviewed journal publications

Experience collaborating with pet brands on formulation R&D and familiarity with AAFCO

Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with a collaborative mindset

Passionate about pet health and promoting preventive, nutrition-based care