Scientist and R&D leader with 15+ years driving nutraceutical innovation, regulatory excellence, and commercially successful, science-backed wellness products globally aligned.
Relevant Skills
Translating science into market-ready products, innovation pipeline development
Expertise Summary
Jonathan holds a Ph.D. in Biochemical Nutrition Sciences, a minor in Toxicology, and a TCMD in Chinese Medicine, with over 15 years of experience in the nutraceutical and dietary supplement industry.
He has led R&D across new product development, clinical trials, and regulatory submissions, successfully translating scientific research into commercially viable products while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
Jonathan has filed U.S. patents in functional nutrition and metabolic health and has peer-reviewed publications in diabetes and obesity. He has also authored white papers on metabolism, food chemistry, and toxicology, including work published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
He combines deep scientific expertise with strategic leadership and team management, enabling efficient execution of goals and alignment of scientific strategy with company missions, objectives, and market demands.
Jonathan has worked closely with C-suite executives, board members, and investors to integrate scientific initiatives with business strategy across leading wellness and nutraceutical organizations.
He maintains strong relationships with scientific partners, institutions, and industry leaders and represents organizations at scientific conferences, industry meetings, and regulatory forums to advance collaboration.
Jonathan has extensive experience ensuring R&D compliance with regulatory standards, overseeing submissions, audits, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to maintain product safety and quality.
He excels at identifying and advancing new product opportunities, driving an innovation pipeline focused on scientifically validated, differentiated products.