If you’re hiring for product development focused on nutrient density and health-benefit claims, do you value RD/CNS credentials over CFS or a Food Science MS? I’m a Nutritional Technologist (8 years) doing fortification modeling in Genesis R&D and bioavailability work (e.g., iron bisglycinate), and I’m weighing whether to pursue CNS for better traction.
On my last R&D team, what moved the needle more than letters was a one-pager case study — take your Genesis R&D fortification model and “iron bisglycinate” bioavailability rationale and show the claim logic, risk flags, and iteration history. We only prioritized CNS when the hire would own structure/function substantiation and reviews with regulatory; otherwise a CFS/MS plus that artifact got faster traction. Are you aiming to own claims or stay primarily on formulation?
Retail or practitioner channel? Given 8 years + Genesis R&D, CFS/MS > CNS; add a “structure/function” claims course.