Dietitian (Part Time) - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Vitaflo International Ltd

Description

We combine the latest medical research, together with insights on changing modern lifestyles to best support patients in the compliance of restrictive therapeutic diets.

Vitaflo continues its mission of Enhancing Lives Together with research and development at the heart of what we do.

We are part of Nestlé Health Science and continue to expand our global footprint with a worldwide presence in Clinical Nutrition.

Behind our pioneering company are people who drive breakthroughs in research and development, creating innovative impact.
Our Headquarters, based in Liverpool, is the hub of innovative and creative activity. Clinical Science Dietitian

Vitaflo is seeking a highly motivated clinical science dietitian to work within the Research and Development (R&D) department on a full time, permanent contract.

Your key responsibilities will include providing input to designated R&D projects, assisting in the production of high-quality documents, and collaborating with colleagues across different functions to deliver nutritional knowledge to the global business.

Apply nutritional and clinical knowledge, scientific research, and published data to develop new research or product propositions that contribute to a robust Vitaflo R&D pipeline.

Act as Clinical science lead on designated R&D projects to ensure all specific tasks are carried out in accordance with project timescales

Work collaboratively with colleagues in other teams such as country business managers, Nestle Health Science, Global Regulatory Affairs, Registrations, IRM, Medical Affairs & Marketing, Commercial operations, Industrialization Team, Quality Team, Customer Service, Supply chain, and Text and Design to deliver nutrition and dietetic expertise and knowledge to the global business.

Design clinical studies and acceptability trials to support international regulatory submissions and the product portfolio. This includes interpreting and writing up clinical study data and key documents for registration and launch in global countries.

Provide clinical science input to cross-functional discussions to facilitate the planning, construction, and delivery of global communication, educational resources, and training both internally and externally with colleagues and customers.

Produce high-quality documents to support regulatory submissions, product fact books, nutrient justifications, overviews, and resources on relevant dietetic management for internal and external stakeholders.

Provide clinical science input to cross-functional discussions to facilitate the planning, construction, and delivery of global communication, educational resources, and training both internally and externally with colleagues and customers.

Establish and build links and relationships between Vitaflo and key opinion leaders, relevant healthcare professionals, and lay organizations (e.g., dietetics, patient support groups) to leverage clinical research, product innovation, and resources/content.

Take accountability for continuous professional development to stay updated with the latest advancements in the field.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Nutrition / Dietetics is essential, ideally to a higher-level degree in clinical nutrition or research.

Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered or equivalent international registration is desirable
Research experience is desirable
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to nutrition and dietetics is desirable.
Familiarity with clinical research methodologies and data analysis.
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down
Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period)
Gym membership/allowance (subject to qualifying period)
Employer pension contribution (3% rising to 5% subject to qualifying period then matched to a maximum of 10%). Private healthcare (subject to qualifying period)
Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying period)

That's why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant anonymized data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.