Senior Officer, Nutrition R&D
Core
Manage and grow a portfolio of investments focused on advancing technology and product innovations for large-scale food fortification (LSFF) to address micronutrient deficiencies in India and other LMICs.
Role type
Senior IC nutrition R&D and investment officer
Builds
Actionable data, insights, and scaled food fortification programs
Domain
Global development / Nutrition science / Food technology
Required skills
R&D portfolio management, investment strategy, grant oversight, nutrition science expertise, stakeholder management, strategic advisory, external partnership building, evidence synthesis, technical leadership, regulatory process knowledge
Preferred skills
Biochemistry/Food Science background, private sector product development experience, clinical trial management, manufacturing scale-up experience, regulatory approval navigation, experience in LMICs
Technologies
Food fortification technologies, formulation optimization tools, data analysis frameworks
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical oversight of complex R&D projects from research to regulatory approval; Develop and manage investment portfolios for nutrition innovations; Lead due diligence and provide funding recommendations; Oversee grant implementation and performance monitoring; Synthesize scientific literature into actionable recommendations; Build relationships with universities, private sector, and NGOs; Represent the foundation at scientific conferences and technical convenings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence