External Innovation, Principle Scientist
Core
Identifying, assessing, and advancing externally sourced scientific and technological innovation to strengthen Global Wellness category growth objectives.
Role type
Principal Scientist (External Innovation)
Builds
Strategic partnerships, licensing deals, and external collaborations for consumer health and wellness products.
Domain
Consumer Health / Wellness / Life Sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Scientific due diligence, technical feasibility assessment, regulatory landscape knowledge, cross-functional stakeholder management, strategic partnership evaluation, external network building, complex data synthesis
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, AI tool familiarity, Intellectual Property strategy, early-stage innovation experience, strategic commercial mindset
Technologies
AI tools
Responsibilities
Lead scientific scouting and prioritization of external innovation opportunities; Conduct technical and scientific due diligence on external assets; Partner cross-functionally to assess development feasibility and risk; Provide evidence-based technical recommendations for partnerships or acquisitions; Maintain awareness of emerging scientific trends and competitive intelligence; Build and maintain external networks across academia and startups; Contribute scientific leadership to early-stage collaborations
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship