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Marydee Marchan

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Director of Research Development at Simply Good
📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Marydee Marchan is the Director of Research Development at Simply Good, where she spearheads innovation for "better for you" snack products. With over two decades of experience in food science and chemical engineering, she is recognized by colleagues as a creative, problem-solving leader. She holds a Masters degree from Universitat Ramon Llull.

She is passionate about advancing womens leadership within the nutrition industry. Marydee actively participates in professional development, joining the 2024 Unwind with Unveiled cohort, a program designed to help high-potential professionals gain executive sponsorship, and co-hosting fireside chats on leadership topics.

Unique fact: She is dedicated to bridging the gap between influence and leadership for women in her field.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Director of Research Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

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Judgemental

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Priorities

Topics Marydee cares about

Food & Nutrition R&D
Leads research and development for snack products, focusing on food technology, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals to create healthier consumer options.
Women in Leadership
Actively works to elevate women in her industry, participating in the 'Unwind with Unveiled' cohort to help professionals gain executive advocacy.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Director of Research Development
Simply Good
10-2021 - 1-2023
Product Development Director(R&D)
SmartyPants Vitamins
3-2020 - 10-2021
Principal Scientist(Technical Manager)- Nutrition Growth Platforms Millenials and Kids
Amway
2-2016 - 3-2020
Principal Scientist- Nutrition Global Discovery- Innovation R&D
Amway
4-2013 - 2-2016
Sr. Process Development Engineer- Supplement Product Development R&D
Amway
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Education
2000 - 2002
Master
Universitat Ramon Llull
Engineer
Universidad del Zulia
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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