Strategic Advisor

Food Impact is seeking a Part-Time Strategic Advisor to support the commercial acceleration of a biotech company. The advisor will provide market context, strategic clarity, and industry connectivity to priority markets, particularly nutrition and chocolate/confectionery.

Requirements

• 20+ years of relevant industry experience in nutrition, cosmetics and personal care, OTC pharmaceuticals, chocolate/confectionery, or adjacent regulated markets.
• Deep expertise in at least one priority sector, with working familiarity across others.
• Credibility and seniority to open doors with executives at large, innovative brands.
• Experience in roles such as R&D leadership, product innovation, brand management, supply chain, or business/unit leadership with P&L responsibility.
• A strong commercial orientation and a well-maintained network of senior industry contacts.
• Comfort working with early-stage companies and empathy for startup constraints.
• Experience working with or across multiple brands and organizations.

Benefits

• Part-time engagement (2–5 hours/month, flexible)
• Opportunity to advise a biotech company and contribute to its commercial success