Senior Director, Scientific Affairs

Dairy Management Inc.

Senior Director for Scientific Affairs at National Dairy Council amplifying research on dairy health benefits. Collaborating across teams to educate on dairy's sustainable role in diets.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRosemont • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Senior Vice President for Scientific Affairs
Amplify research about dairy’s health benefits and integrate knowledge and expertise in nutrition, product, and environmental research
Provide strategic guidance to educate scientists, health professionals and the dairy community about dairy’s role in sustainable diets nationally and globally
Foster cross-functional collaboration and integration of Scientific Affairs with Nutrition Research, Nutrition Affairs, Sustainability Affairs, and Communications team
Represent the dairy community for Dairy Management Inc. and National Dairy Council as appropriate
Lead in science writing of key knowledge products that amplify the latest science on the role of dairy foods in health, wellness and sustainable food systems
Evaluate new relevant studies published in peer-reviewed literature; educate dairy community on implications, as needed
Author papers for peer-review journals and partner with key opinion leaders to draft and finalize consensus, perspectives and proceeding papers to amplify dairy science
Develop outreach and education programs for expert and scientific audiences on priority topics
Organize and implement science roundtables about new and emerging areas of research on dairy foods

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience in related disciplines such as food and nutrition, agriculture, public health/policy, food systems
Master’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or related studies
Experience in global nutrition and food systems work is a plus
CPG experience is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Research background and experience in science translation and thought leader education
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strategic and analytical thinker who can translate complex science into credible, engaging information to educate expert and scientific thought leaders
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated capacity to be self-directed within a team and have a passion for collaborative efforts
Analytical and technical skills essential
Willingness to travel approximately up to 25% of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and welfare plans offer medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability and flexible spending accounts (health care, dependent care, transit and parking)
Our 401k provides up to a 10% match and includes a Roth account
Regular and chocolate milk on tap

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Hard Skills & Tools

science writingresearch evaluationscience translationproject managementnutrition expertisepublic health knowledgefood systems knowledgeanalytical skillstechnical skillseducation program development

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationstrategic thinkinganalytical thinkinginterpersonal skillsleadership skillsself-directioncollaborationtime managementability to manage multiple projects

Certifications

Master’s degree in nutritionMaster’s degree in DieteticsMaster’s degree in Public Health