Sr. Scientific Advisor

Van Drunen Farms

2d•$155 - $162

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! JOB OVERVIEW: This role will serve as a key assistant/consultant for the R&D Team, enabling top-level academic excellence in science, directed exclusively to support active initiatives and requests from R&D Leadership. Purpose: To serve in a consulting role as a human biology, performance and clinical practice subject matter expert in order to improve the depth, quality and efficiency of FC clinical science review and execution. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide directed assistance in: Review of Irvine lab output to ensure results are not inconsistent with known methodologies, effects, outcomes or established ranges. Escalate incongruencies or logical challenges for further review and risk assessment with clear, logical and concise analysis. Development of clinical protocols (internal/pilot, University, CROs) to ensure best practice, appropriate novelty and alignment of outcomes (primary/secondary/exploratory as appropriate) with business objectives and risk. Critical review of University/CRO output to advise and assist FC University & CRO managers. Evaluation and implementation of new biomarkers associated with relevant clinical outcomes that can be tested using appropriate and/or accepted methods in our discovery platform. Employ expertise in the analysis, synthesis and general translation of published science as well as new, FC clinical outcomes for various internal stakeholders. Serve as a credible expert to external audiences - from customer engagement to academic settings - in support of FC products, science and/or strategic objectives. Maintain active engagement in the latest developments in relevant fields, not only in published literature but also in key conferences and professional organizations as deemed appropriate by R&D leadership. Provide assistance in efficient scoping of literature reviews to be executed by others. Flexibility for occasional travel Perform other duties as requested by R&D Leadership JOB EXPERIENCE: 15 years of progressive experience in a human-outcomes-centric research environment 15 years of experience in designing and successfully executing nutritional intervention clinical trials 10 years of experience in clinical project management EDUCATION: PhD in Human Biology, Nutrition or related discipline WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: Stand and sit for periods of time Walk Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Talk and hear Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Taste and smell Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified. Expected Pay Range: $155-$162K, exempt Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics. Benefits Eligible: Yes Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies! Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well. The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference. To all recruitment agencies: Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written and approved search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company

Requirements

15 years of progressive experience in a human-outcomes-centric research environment
15 years of experience in designing and successfully executing nutritional intervention clinical trials
10 years of experience in clinical project management
PhD in Human Biology, Nutrition or related discipline

Responsibilities

Review of Irvine lab output to ensure results are not inconsistent with known methodologies, effects, outcomes or established ranges.
Escalate incongruencies or logical challenges for further review and risk assessment with clear, logical and concise analysis.
Development of clinical protocols (internal/pilot, University, CROs) to ensure best practice, appropriate novelty and alignment of outcomes (primary/secondary/exploratory as appropriate) with business objectives and risk.
Critical review of University/CRO output to advise and assist FC University & CRO managers.
Evaluation and implementation of new biomarkers associated with relevant clinical outcomes that can be tested using appropriate and/or accepted methods in our discovery platform.
Employ expertise in the analysis, synthesis and general translation of published science as well as new, FC clinical outcomes for various internal stakeholders.
Serve as a credible expert to external audiences - from customer engagement to academic settings - in support of FC products, science and/or strategic objectives.
Maintain active engagement in the latest developments in relevant fields, not only in published literature but also in key conferences and professional organizations as deemed appropriate by R&D leadership.
Provide assistance in efficient scoping of literature reviews to be executed by others.
Flexibility for occasional travel
Perform other duties as requested by R&D Leadership

Benefits

This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

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