Senior Scientist, Human Milk Research

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In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

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The size of our organisation means you ll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

We are seeking a collaborative, innovative Senior Scientist to join our Human Milk Research team. This position will report to the Head of Human Milk Research within Preclinical Research, which is an integral part of the Global Nutrition R&D organization of Mead Johnson Nutrition. The Human Milk Research platform team leads and manages all aspects of human milk research including strategy development, cross-functional global and regional research initiatives, and key partnerships within the field.

This role will drive proactive advances in the scientific understanding of human milk and its meaningful application to further the field of pediatric nutrition. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human milk biology, pediatric nutrition, cutting-edge research methodologies & models, and digital technologies. As a senior scientist, you will help lead research collaborations, manage our human milk repository and database, and drive initiatives that translate scientific insights into impactful nutritional solutions for infancy and across the lifespan.

• Design and execute research projects to enable highest-quality science focused on the composition, functional properties, and clinical use of human milk.
• Apply both traditional and future-looking analytical techniques and preclinical models to study human milk composition, functionality, and impact on health outcomes.
• Translate scientific findings into actionable insights for pediatric nutrition innovation.
• Communicate important human milk science insights in global forums including conferences, symposia, and expert panels.
• Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and represent the organization in impactful scientific communities.
• Establish and manage strong, strategic collaborations with leading academic institutions, research organizations, and technology partners.
• Serve as the scientific liaison for external projects, ensuring generation of highest-quality science, alignment with company objectives, and compliance with ethical standards.
• Work closely with internal Research & Development and business partners as well as external nutritional experts to adapt pioneering human milk science into the next generation of meaningful nutritional products for infants, children, and adults.
• Provide thoughtful scientific guidance to product development teams to ensure innovations are grounded in robust research and meaningful scientific insights.
• Oversee active collection, secure storage, and quality assurance of samples in our global human milk repository.
• Develop and maintain protocols for sample integrity, traceability, and ethical compliance.
• Manage…