Nutrition Science Director - APAC Region

Company Overview

Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. Balchem employs approximately 1,400 employees worldwide who provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers. We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Founded in 1967, Balchem, a Maryland corporation, became a publicly-traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “BCPC.” Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.

Position Summary

Balchem is seeking a Nutrition Science (NS) Director for the APAC region to support innovation and commercialization within our Minerals and Nutrients (M&N) business. This role partners cross-functionally to translate scientific evidence into impactful product development, customer engagement, and market growth across APAC.

Serve as a key scientific interface between NS and R&D, commercial teams, academic partners, and customers, with a focus on functional ingredients, formulation, and regionally relevant health solutions.

Ideal location will be in Malaysia or Singapore.

Essential Functions

• Develop scientific expertise in functional ingredients, human nutrition, and emerging health benefits
• Translate research into high-impact outputs (white papers, publications, presentations, technical dossiers)
• Support innovation through new product concepts, applications, and health indications
• Provide formulation and application support for ingredient commercialization
• Manage research collaborations with universities, CROs, and regional partners
• Build relationships with academic and scientific stakeholders across APAC
• Support regulatory activities (e.g., dossiers, regional compliance awareness)
• Partner with Marketing & Sales to develop science-based tools, training, and customer presentations
• Contribute to IP development and business development initiatives
• Support Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) activities and strategic programs
  
  
  

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Nutrition Science, Biology, Physiology, or related field
• Must have previous APAC regional involvement with a multi-national company
• 5+ years in nutritional or functional ingredients, with strong scientific and applied experience
• Experience working with academic collaborators; APAC network preferred
• Strong knowledge of nutrition science and ingredient functionality
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for scientific and commercial audiences
• Proven ability to translate complex science into business-relevant insights
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (required)
• Experience supporting APAC markets preferred
• Ability to work remotely and be self-motivated
• Exceptional team player
• High degree of problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel regionally
• Some familiarity with formulation and ability to translate ingredients into finished products