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Salary: USD 120,000 - 140,000 / annual
Epogee, a food science and lipid chemistry company (subsidiary of Medici Brands), is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to design, review, and lead research initiatives supporting novel food and ingredient innovation. The role combines technical expertise in experimental design with project management to lead and accelerate in vitro and in vivo research supporting product claims and regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and oversee human clinical studies from protocol development through IRB/ethics submission and clinical site contracting, including tolerability, nutrient absorption, and metabolic/energy studies
- Design and manage in vitro and in vivo bioassay studies to generate data supporting product safety and efficacy claims
- Serve as primary point of contact for CROs and academic research partners, managing scope, timelines, budget, and data quality across concurrent workstreams
- Compile and QC clinical/bioassay data packages supporting global regulatory submissions (GRAS, EFSA, etc.)
- Partner with internal analytical and regulatory teams to ensure study designs are defensible and aligned with submission requirements
- Prioritize and triage across active studies, distinguishing where rapid execution is appropriate from where more rigorous review is warranted
The role requires balancing fast-paced execution with scientific rigor and data integrity, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
Requirements:
- MS/PhD or extensive industry experience in nutrition, physiology, or related field
- Experience designing, auditing, and leading bioassay and clinical research studies with proven track record of successful endpoints and high-quality data
- Experience designing clinical study protocols, working with IRBs/ethics submission reviews, and managing external research partners
- Ability to take a holistic and pragmatic view of study design, maintaining high-quality study design and defensible data while maintaining focus
- Prior experience managing CROs, academic research partners, and research workstreams
- Familiarity with regulatory data requirements supporting global ingredient submissions
Full-time, in-office role based in New York City with five days per week onsite requirement.
