As a Medical Scientist in US Medical Affairs, you will give scientific and medical guidance to Client's consumer health portfolio. The role centers on dietary supplements and, as the portfolio requires, extends to over-the-counter (OTC) products. Your main responsibilities are to:
Carry out timely medical and scientific assessments. Critically review ingredients, products, technologies, processes and competitor products in dietary supplements and, where applicable, OTC products.
Translate science into advantages that are differentiated, meaningful and relevant to consumers. Support commercialization work such as advertising claims and new product opportunities.
Develop claim language for messaging, advertising and other promotional materials. Make sure each claim is backed by competent and reliable scientific evidence (CARSE).
Write claim substantiation documents. This includes:
Pulling together the totality of the evidence
Judging whether studies fit the claim on product, dose, population and endpoints
Stating how robust the evidence is and where it falls short
Assess and interpret the efficacy,



safety and other aspects of scientific studies and other medical and scientific information.
Give medical guidance and scientific expertise for new product launches and existing products.

Required Qualifications
An advanced degree (PharmD, PhD or MD) in Nutrition Science or a related scientific field
At least 5 years of postgraduate training or experience in clinical research and development, medical affairs or a related business
Thorough knowledge of the sciences behind nutrition and digestive health, including physiology, metabolism, biochemistry and clinical research
Experience in medical affairs and/or clinical research and development
A good grasp of the key design elements of preclinical and clinical trials, including statistics
Strong skills in interpreting scientific data and turning it into transparent, well-supported written claim substantiation
The ability to work collaboratively across teams
Strong written and spoken communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

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