Senior R&D Scientist
Industry: Dietary Supplement Company.
U.S. · R&D & Innovation · Retained Search · Senior
The Challenge — Finding a published scientist who could also present and sell the science
Our client, a dietary supplement company, needed an experienced Senior R&D Scientist to join their team. The role required a PhD in food science, biochemistry, or a related field, along with extensive laboratory experience, hands-on involvement in human clinical trials, and a track record of published scientific papers.
- Strong experience in dietary supplements, functional ingredients, or food science
- Exceptional communication and technical skills, with outstanding scientific writing abilities
- Capacity to present complex scientific concepts and engage directly with customers
Our Approach — A rapid, high-caliber search for a highly specialized scientific hire
The Kalon Executive Search team moved quickly to meet this specialized need, leveraging our extensive search capabilities and proprietary database to identify highly qualified scientific talent in the desired region.
- Identified over 40 qualified candidates in the target region
- Ran a thorough multi-stage interview process to select the strongest 4 candidates
- Presented detailed qualifications to the client and scheduled first-round interviews within one week
- Supported three rounds of leadership interviews through to a signed offer
The Result — A scientific leader in place, already shaping the innovation pipeline
The client successfully hired their top candidate, who was onboarded smoothly and has proven to be an exceptional cultural fit. The new Senior R&D Scientist is currently thriving in the role, contributing to the company's innovation pipeline with highly aligned product expertise.
Outcome: A specialized scientific hire delivered in three weeks — the Kalon team is proud to have delivered a high-impact hire that perfectly aligned with the client's technical, scientific, and cultural requirements in just three weeks from intake to signed offer.