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Product Development Clinical Lead

Novozymes (part of Novonesis)
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Franklinton
77 Perrys Chapel Road (Show on map)
May 29, 2026
Interested in a career that matters? Join Novonesis and play a key role in advancing scientifically grounded product innovation that supports health and wellness. As part of our Scientific Affairs team, you will help shape the clinical foundation of our product pipeline and ensure our solutions are backed by strong, credible science. The Role & Your Impact As a Product Development Clinical Lead, you will drive the clinical rationale behind new product concepts, ensuring scientific integrity from ideation through development. In this role, you will: Lead clinical strategy for new products, including ingredient selection, dosing, and formulation design based on scientific evidence Build and maintain an internal evidence library to support claims, regulatory submissions, and scientific positioning Identify and evaluate new ingredients, bioactives, and delivery technologies for pipeline development Partner with formulation teams to translate clinical insights into effective, manufacturable formats Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure ingredient quality and clinical alignment You will work cross-functionally with formulation, marketing, and regulatory teams, contributing directly to innovation while strengthening the scientific credibility of our portfolio. What You'll Need to Be Successful Advanced degree in Nutrition Science, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related field Professional credential such as RD/RDN, CNS, CCN, or equivalent Minimum 5 years of experience in product development within nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, functional foods, or pharmaceuticals Additional Skills & Interests We Value Strong ability to evaluate scientific literature and translate findings into product and claims strategies Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals Familiarity with ingredient supplier documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (CoA) What We Offer Opportunity to contribute to innovative, science-driven products A collaborative, cross-functional environment within Scientific Affairs The ability to directly influence product development and pipeline strategy Ways of Working / Working Conditions Fully remote role with flexible working hours Travel expected 1-2 times per year Team-oriented, collaborative environment with a focus on both innovation and execution Compensation & Benefits Expected salary range: $120,000 - $130,000 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance Healthcare savings account option Employee assistance program Parental leave Tuition reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Relevant information Application deadline: June 18, 2026 Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn't the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You're welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career