Senior Scientist Human Nutrition - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Security

Job Description

Senior Scientist Human Nutrition - Decatur, IL

Position Description:

• Lead assigned human nutrition projects within ADM’s Global Regulatory and Scientific Affairs (RSA) function.
• Develop and communicate science-based information and positions, and provide scientific guidance to key internal stakeholders for Foundational Ingredients (Oils, Carbohydrates – Starches, Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners, Proteins, Fiber etc), and their applications in Food and Beverage, Dietary Supplements.
• Work closely with Research & Development (R&D), Commercial, Marketing, Govt. Affairs, Legal, and Senior Management on ADM’s legacy/foundational ingredients, nutrition, labeling, claims, and other emerging scientific and regulatory issues of interest to protect and enable business growth.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to develop and deploy global human nutrition strategies focused on food nutrition policy issues such as processed foods, food systems, front-of-pack labeling and ingredient reputation.
• Embed regulatory expertise into ADM’s processes on human nutrition and train research personnel about regulatory considerations regarding bridging nutrition research to product launch.
• Work closely with other SMEs on nutrition, quality, safety, toxicology and other disciplines as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with R&D to build regulatory considerations from concept through launch, including those that touch on issues of safety, quality/purity, definitions, permissibility, nutrition labeling, and claims.
• Conduct systematic review of scientific articles and available data to substantiate intended health, content, or structure/function claims.
• Design, implement, and analyze clinical trials related to nutrition and health outcomes.
• Support Novel Food dossiers as needed, including those manufactured through Precision Fermentation.
• Keep current on key developments in via literature reviews, meeting attendance, and participation in trade association activities so that potential impact to ADM business can be regularly examined and addressed.
• Develop and maintain strong external and internal scientific networks, and work with R&D to establish scientific opinions that benefit and further ADM’s innovation and growth strategies on a global scale.
• Focus on strategy and specialized expertise for efficient delivery of regulatory science and achievement of permissibility for products according to their intended use and for the markets in which they are sold.
• Create and lead aligned scientific messaging, and represent the business in key external organizations on human nutrition, to create a science based global regulatory environment.
• Ensure that issues, trends, risks and opportunities on human nutrition are appropriately communicated to stakeholders, and help guide the business.
• Evaluate government, scientific and industry positions to advance policy, scientific and regulatory understanding consistent with ADM‘s mission and objectives.

Requirements:

• MS or PhD in Human Nutrition or Biotechnology. Desired experience of 5+ years for Scientist; 15+ for Sr. Scientist.
• Experience with regulatory approval of ingredients with focus on regulatory science/scientific affairs.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory landscape and product approval process.
• Proficiency in substantiation of scientific claims.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, writing and communication skills are needed, together with ability to plan and execute projects utilizing a variety of resources.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, take initiative, strong and demonstrated data management and project management skills cross-functionally.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:91567BR

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

91567BR

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Ref ID

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