Symrise is a global supplier of health, nutrition, and wellness solutions, including functional ingredients that support various aspects of human health. We develop products targeting multiple consumer-relevant areas such as digestive health, immune function, metabolic support, cognitive function, joint and muscle health, oral care, and skin wellness. To ensure scientific credibility and meet regional regulatory and marketing requirements, we aim to conduct in-region clinical studies in APAC populations that reflect the intended consumer base.
We are currently expanding our network of qualified partners in the APAC region to support clinical human studies that evaluate satisfaction, efficacy, and functional health outcomes of our nutritional products. These studies may range from short-term assessments to longer-term interventions, depending on the health endpoint of interest.
Our ideal collaborators will be experienced in managing trials in healthy or at-risk adult populations, capable of handling protocol design or adaptation, and well-versed in local regulatory and ethics submission processes. All work must follow the International Council for Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) standards and prioritize participant safety and data quality.
We are looking for clinical research partners based in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with infrastructure and expertise to conduct human studies that evaluate the health benefits of functional nutrition products. Ideal partners should be able to support end-to-end clinical execution, including study planning, protocol development, subject recruitment, regulatory and ethics submissions to competent authorities, study conduct, data collection and analysis, and final reporting.
Relevant study designs may include post-prandial response studies that measure biomarkers or validated health endpoints, bioavailability and absorption assessments, and sensory or hedonic response evaluations that explore taste, mouthfeel, and satisfaction. Additionally, we welcome approaches that incorporate consumer-reported outcome measures to capture perceived benefits related to mood, digestion, energy levels, and product experience in real-life usage. We are particularly interested in studies assessing the effects associated with the regular use of functional ingredients that focus on any of the areas of health relevance described below.
Gut health
Immune health
Metabolic health
Oral care
Joint health
Cognitive function
Skin appearance
Experience with designing and conducting human clinical studies in the APAC region
Solid scientific expertise in the targeted health benefits (e.g., digestive health, immune function, metabolic support, cognitive function, joint and muscle health, oral care, and skin wellness)
Facilities and regulatory approvals to conduct human clinical studies in compliance with local laws and ethical standards
Demonstrated capability to prepare and submit documentation to local ethics committees and competent authorities when required
Compliance with ICH-GCP (International Council for Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice) standards
Trials in the health and nutrition space for functional food, beverage, or dietary supplement manufacturers
Generating data to support regulatory submissions or marketing claims in APAC markets
Consumer research including product satisfaction, acceptance, or preference testing
Symrise is a global leader in fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic ingredients, and functional nutrition solutions, serving over 6,000 customers worldwide across the food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and pet care industries. With a portfolio of more than 35,000 products, many derived from natural raw materials, Symrise creates key functional ingredients that enhance the sensory experience, nutrition, and appeal of end products used by millions of consumers every day.
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