Associate Nutritionist, Science Translation & Advocacy APAC, STA

– Associate Nutritionist, Science Translation & Advocacy APAC, STA

Location – Singapore

Job model – Hybrid

Within Health, Nutrition & Care, accelerating innovation has been identified as one of the must-win businesses and key enablers for growth. Our goal is to develop new science, communications, ingredients and applications for our customers that leverage our unique ingredient portfolio and science capabilities.

As part of this goal, STA is responsible for the key deliverables in building & leveraging of nutrition science, translating science into communication for our customers & consumers and advocating for nutrition.

The Associate Nutritionist STA APAC will be accountable for executing the STA agenda of the APAC HNC organization as set by the Head of STA APAC.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration and coordination of the nutrition research grant scheme, assisting in the grant selection process, communication with regional and global scientific internal and external stakeholders
• Support STA topics for the early life nutrition (ELN) segment by working with global ELN stakeholders in adapting material suited for APAC market

Works in coordination with Legal and Regulatory teams on substantiation of claims and advocacy efforts for human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and ELN topics

• Support a key health benefit platform important for APAC region, such as eye health. Support the key opinion leaders (KOL) management for the health benefit platform
• Assist the development of nutrition science and communication strategies in order to support market development and sales of core products and other ingredients
• Address other customer needs necessary to convince customer of solid scientific rationale for new and existing products and provide recommendations
• Assist Head of STA APAC in ensuring scientific accuracy and quality of internal and external communications including social media, PR and trade releases, position papers, presentations to customers and presentations at professional meetings

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;

You bring

• Masters or PhD degree in Nutrition, Life Sciences or equivalent through experience, knowledge of nutrition, food science, and nutrition evidence required
• Experience in early life nutrition is preferred
• 2-3 years of academic or relevant nutrition industry experience
• A team player with the ability to collaborate across business groups, regions and departments and to establish strong relationships with key external stakeholders
• Proven capability to work transversally and independently and delivery business impact.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

Dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

Dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.

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About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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