Global Nutrition Science & Research Lead

Griffith Foods • Alsip, IL

13d • $135,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Griffith Foods is hiring a Global Nutrition Science & Research Lead to lead the nutrition science and research activities for the company, including the identification, direction, validation and communication of internal and external nutrition research activities. This is your opportunity to provide direction and strategic guidance regarding all nutrition science and research activities, including partnerships, investments and project development and initiation.

Requirements

• MS in Nutrition Science or equivalent
• 5+ years’ nutrition experience in the food industry
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%
• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Nutrition Science or equivalent
• Registered Dietitian

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global nutrition science & research strategy, aligning current and emerging science with business priorities and long-term aspirations
• Coordinate and govern global research activities to ensure methodological rigor, consistency, relevance, and alignment with Griffith priorities
• Define and manage priority nutrition research areas, including actionable plans to drive knowledge generation, evaluation, and internal sharing
• Serve as the Global Nutrition SME, translating and applying nutrition science internally and externally, including education of teams and stakeholders
• Lead external engagement and scientific communication, including partnerships (academia, organizations) and dissemination via publications, conferences, and presentations
• Build and maintain scientific foundations for innovation, including substantiation libraries and identification of new ingredients and technologies aligned with nutrition and business goals

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior