Primary responsibility for product research on functional aspect, including –omics study, biological and clinical study, and data analysis. Design and manage studies for ingredient/formula substantiation. Set up and manage collaboration and projects with both inside and outside partners. Deliver product information/science and technology to marketing and distributors. Leverage AI into research, development and science interpretation.
What you'll do:
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Responsible for the functional design and substantiation of current and future products.
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Responsible for product ideation/design incorporated with cutting-edge science and technology to meet a marketing niche, based upon well-defined marketing objectives.
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Responsible for proposal, executing, follow up, data analysis/data mining, concluding and publishing studies.
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Effectively communicate science aspects so development can incorporate into product formulations, and generate substantiation documents
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Work with Marketing department to prepare science and technical aspects of product claims and sales literature. Review and advise on marketing and sales material from scientific aspects.
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Evaluate unique raw materials and recommend potential sources from biological and pharmacological point of view. Proactively bring new and unique technologies/research areas to the team for evaluation.
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Assist studies and documents to register product.
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Keep current on new technologies and ingredients by meeting with vendors, reading trade journals, and Attending technical seminars and industry conferences.
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Demonstrates nutritional and biological expertise; deliver presentations and technical information for distributor product seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. both in English and in Chinese.
- Work effectively with outside researchers to complete studies or network to substantiate or develop new products.
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Effectively communicate (written and oral) to summarize research for manuscripts, posters, or patents.
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Learn and apply AI into above fields.
What you'll need:
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Ph.D. required
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Demonstrated creative initiative and innovation
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Good background in research (TCM, Pharmacology, animal studies, preclinical or clinical study), statistics and data analysis.
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Quik learning and have potential to integrate AI into day-to-day research and product support.
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Professional networks and resources of universities, institutes and CRO labs
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Teamwork and good communication skills
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Writing, speaking and presentation skills in both Mandarin and English.
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Keeps commitments and delivers under pressure.
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Takes calculated risks and appropriate initiative.
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Takes responsibility for job assignments and for errors.
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Demonstrated innovation in previous levels or in related schooling or other experience.
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Ability to present Nu Skin as a company of integrated beauty and wellness
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Good physiological and clinical knowledge
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Must travel in China with occasional travel to the United States.
Bonus points for:
- Understand nutrition supplement ingredients, regulations and have experience in the field
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Knowledge and experience in AI ; be able to apply AI in project /product design and data analysis.
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Knowledge in crossing areas like skin care, consumer experience or engineering.
