Manager Nutrition Research & Clinical Investigation

What’s special about

this role:

This role is critical to the success and transformation of ABO’s who act at the center of Health & Wellness communities around the globe. Health & Wellness success is predicated upon an understanding of human biology and how that is impacted by our genes and our environment. The incumbent will be responsible for synthesizing the evidence in a scientifically accurate AND end-user relevant way to help ABOs understand the competitive advantage of Amway products and how that impacts wellness from both inside and outside our bodies. In addition, this role will be responsible for the design and execution of studies that support the development and substantiation of product claims. This role is tasked with bringing credible information to their communities. To do this, the applicant will need to have a depth of understanding of human biology, a talent for making complex scientific information relatable, and have standing in the external scientific community. This role will require an ability to navigate the complex business environment of Amway to bring this work to life. Experience in translation of benchtop science into relevant real-world outcomes will be critical to this person’s success. The incumbent will also develop and lead a global community of practice around Nutrition Science and Clinical investigation to improve strategic focus for new research, improve conversion of translational research (internal and via partnership) to commercial outcomes, and improve science support and substantiation in go to market commercialization. You will lead a global community in this discipline and manage a talented team of US based Clinical Investigators who work each day to make a difference in health & wellness with our portfolio design and strategy.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Nutrition Science, Biomedical Science or relevant discipline, MD or ND
• Leadership experience managing individuals and teams
• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical research on natural products
• Extensive experience with the design and execution and data analysis of various clinical trial methodologies (including emerging methods of real-world evidence and big data collection and including working with international partners)
• Track record of scientific publication (minimum expectation of 20 publications given years of experience) in peer-reviewed journals and/or grant funding from government or private funding agencies
• Experience developing research strategies at a programmatic level
• Timely delivery of research results
• Ability to translate scientific and clinical literature to meaningful and actionable recommendations that can be understood by lay people

Skills to be successful in the role:

• Managing budgets, building timelines, and basic business finance
• Experience communicating scientific information to lay communities
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies globally, and regulations pertaining to dietary supplements (as well as claims substantiation)
• Managing and prioritizing multiple and sometimes competing projects
• Ability to organize and influence a global community of experts in clinical investigation
• Ability to form and maintain external and external expert networks
• Fluency with digital platforms for data acquisition, analysis and presentation, communication and business software (e.g. MS Office)

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.