Mindful Science Consulting

A mindful approach to science & innovation consultancy.

I help health & wellness brands translate complex science into clear strategy, credible products, and compelling stories – from molecule to market.

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Based in Australia • Working across ANZ, Asia & beyond

From the ring to the lab.

  • High-performance sport and human performance lab roots
  • Innovation & R&D leadership in nutraceuticals and consumer health
  • Clinical & real-world evidence programs that unlock claims
  • Science storytelling for brand, marketing & investors

Combining the discipline of an athlete, the curiosity of a scientist, and the pragmatism of a commercial leader.

About Mindful Science

Where translational science meets mindful strategy.

Mindful Science is the consulting practice of Brad Sanderson – a science-led innovation leader with deep experience in nutraceuticals, cellular-level longevity, women’s health, metabolic balance, sleep and stress, and real-world evidence programs across ANZ & Asia.

I bridge three worlds: rigorous research, commercial reality, and human experience. The goal is simple: build products, platforms and narratives that stand up to scrutiny, move markets, and genuinely help people live better.

Innovation & R&D Leadership Translational Science APAC Ecosystem Builder

Brad Sanderson speaking at an event
Bringing complex science to life for diverse audiences.

Consulting Services

How I can help your team.

Flexible, collaborative support – from strategic sprints to ongoing advisory.

Innovation & Portfolio Strategy

Map the opportunity space, define where you can truly win, and design a science-aligned roadmap that balances quick wins with long-term platforms.

  • Wave & platform roadmapping
  • White-space & trend scanning
  • Concept framing & claims strategy
  • Supplier and ingredient scouting

Clinical & Real-World Evidence (RWE)

Build evidence programs that are credible enough for regulators and persuasive enough for marketing – without over-engineering the pathway.

  • Trial & RWE program design
  • Endpoint & biomarker selection
  • Protocol & partner review
  • Translating data into claims & narratives

Science Storytelling & Positioning

Turn mechanisms, pathways and hallmarks of ageing into language, visuals and frameworks that your teams and consumers actually remember.

  • Key visual and “science spine” creation
  • Decks for brand, sales & investors
  • Messaging for launch and toolkits
  • Training for commercial & field teams

Ecosystem & Partnership Design

Connect the dots between universities, ingredient suppliers, digital health platforms and internal teams to build a living innovation system.

  • Partner landscape mapping
  • Co-development & data-sharing concepts
  • APAC-focused collaboration models
  • Advisory on governance & incentives

Working Together

A mindful, modular approach.

Every project is different, but the principles stay the same.

01. Mindful

Start with context: the consumer, the team, the constraints. Clarity on “why this, why now?” before “how many SKUs?”.

02. Scientific

Anchor in mechanisms, evidence and hallmarks of ageing – while being pragmatic about what’s truly needed to move your brief forward.

03. Translational

Constantly translate between science, marketing, regulatory and finance so the work doesn’t get stuck in a slide deck.

04. Human

Design for the humans behind the brief – founders, teams, consumers – with clear communication, realistic plans and a bit of humour.

Specialist Domains

Areas where I do my best work.

Cellular Energy & Longevity

From hallmarks of ageing to practical, credible longevity propositions that make sense for everyday consumers.

Women’s Health & Ovarian Ageing

Science-led concepts for hormonal resilience, cycle health and life-stage support beyond generic “pink” products.

Metabolic Health & Post-Meal Glucose

Evidence-aligned approaches to glucose balance, emotional eating and metabolic flexibility – not just another “fat burner”.

Sleep, Stress & Emotional Wellbeing

Translating ingredients and mechanisms into simple rituals that fit real lives, not idealised routines.

Digital Health & Real-World Data

Integrating wearables, apps and sensor data with nutraceutical programs to create richer, more continuous evidence.

APAC & Cross-Regional Launches

Navigating the nuance of launching across Australia, Singapore, broader Asia and global groups with alignment – not chaos.

Origins

From elite human performance to everyday health.

A visual snapshot of the journey: testing Olympic athletes, building human performance labs, and exploring how science can support real people in the real world.

Athlete cycling with a blue breathing mask in a lab
High-performance testing in controlled lab environments.
Swimmer connected to testing equipment in a pool
Understanding physiology in motion.
Brad overseeing an athlete on a cycle ergometer
Bridging data, humans and performance.
Athlete on a bike with lab equipment around
Designing experiments that actually answer the question.
Woman sitting mindfully in empty stadium seats
A reminder that science must serve real, lived experience.

Let’s Talk

Have a brief, a hunch or just a messy idea?

I work best when we can explore the context together, sharpen the question, and then co-design the path forward.

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Prefer a quick conversation? Ask for a short chemistry call and we’ll see if it’s a fit.