The Sr. Manager, Discovery leads early-stage research and innovation efforts in microbiome science, overseeing assay development, pre-clinical studies, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to develop transformative probiotic products that improve human health globally.
Key Responsibilities
Lead early-stage research and discovery efforts to support innovation pipeline
Guide discovery strategy and oversee assay development
Drive pre-clinical research activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product claims, safety, and early product and process development
Ensure regulatory readiness for research and development projects
Requirements
A PhD degree in a relevant scientific field such as microbiology, molecular biology, genomics, or a related discipline.
Experience managing research teams and leading early-stage research and discovery efforts.
Ability to guide discovery strategy and oversee assay development.
Experience driving pre-clinical research activities.
Experience collaborating across disciplines and with cross-functional partners to support product claims, safety, early product and process development, and regulatory readiness.
Benefits & Perks
Work in a fast-paced startup environment
Collaborative and transparent team culture
Opportunity to make a global impact on human health
Cross-disciplinary collaboration with scientists, engineers, physicians, marketers, and analysts
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