Master's or Ph.D. in a technical field (nutrition, biochemistry, etc.)
3+ years clinical research experience (Masters) or 1+ year (Ph.D.)
Strong ability to apply scientific literature to product development
Extensive knowledge of human health and nutraceutical trends
Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
Understanding of GCP, ICH E6, and HIPAA requirements
Familiarity with dietary supplement regulations and claims substantiation
Responsibilities
Serve as the scientific expert on health and nutrition for internal teams
Assess and recommend improvements for product ingredients and claims
Track health trends and share insights with leadership
Validate safety and efficacy of botanical and bioactive ingredients
Design and lead fit-for-purpose clinical studies
Coordinate external scientific testing and build key relationships
Translate scientific findings into compliant marketing content
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life benefits starting within a month
Paid parental leave
Generous vacation allowance plus company-paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Substantial company product allowance
Full Job Description
Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
Health, dental, vision, life and other benefits that begin within a month
Paid parental leave
Generous vacation allowance in addition to company-paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Substantial company product allowance
Responsibility:
The Scientist, Scientific Affairs, will be a resident expert on health and nutrition matters including providing guidance on the technical validity of claims, technical assessment of bioactive ingredients, and coordination of research programs internally and with external partners, including design and execution of fit-for-purpose clinical studies.
You're Right For This Job If You Can:
Serve as the scientific subject matter expert for internal teams on functional benefits, ingredients, formulations, and product positioning, including risk assessments.
Assess the current portfolio and recommend improvements in ingredients and functional benefits, and develop new product and ingredient claims and health and nutrition propositions.
Track emerging health trends and new research, and share insights and future opportunities with leadership.
Validate the safety, efficacy, and regulatory status (e.g., GRAS, NDI) of botanical and bioactive ingredients.
Design fit-for-purpose studies: match the research question, endpoints, population, and study size to the claim, the timeline, and the budget.
Independently lead internal studies, real-world evidence and consumer studies, and decentralized clinical research. This includes writing protocols, informed consent forms, and IRB submissions, and overseeing study conduct, data quality, and analysis.
Coordinate external scientific and clinical testing, and build relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical research organizations.
Develop and substantiate claims to FTC and FDA standards, support claims review for international markets (e.g., EFSA, Health Canada), and build substantiation procedures and documents with R&D, Regulatory, and Legal.
Translate science into accurate, compliant content and training for marketing, sales, and distributors. Review and approve marketing content and advertising for technical accuracy, and present at company events.
Prepare reports, white papers, and publications that accurately represent internal and clinical study results.
You'll Thrive in This Role If You Can:
Design fit-for-purpose studies that are scientifically valid and support target claims within feasibility, timeline, and budget constraints
Make informed decisions with limited or emerging evidence and iterate quickly
Work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish
Partner with marketing, R&D, and the executive team, including recommending defensible alternatives when a claim is not supported
Think creatively to differentiate products in a crowded market
Qualifications
Master's of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree or higher in a technical field (nutrition, biochemistry, chemistry, exercise and sports science, food science, biology, etc.)
Masters with 3+ years, or Ph.D. with 1+ years of clinical research experience
Ability to search, understand, and apply the scientific literature in developing science-based products to maintain and improve human health
Extensive knowledge of human health and current trends in the nutraceutical industry
Good interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
Must have strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to explain science to non-scientific audiences
Understand GCP, ICH E6, and HIPAA requirements
Working knowledge of dietary supplement regulations (DSHEA) and FTC and FDA standards for claims substantiation
Ability to develop study protocols and procedures required in all aspects of conducting scientifically valid internal and external studies
Working knowledge of statistics
Preferred: experience in dietary supplements, functional foods, pharma, or a CRO; IRB submissions; peerreviewed publications
Location and travel: Our ideal candidate can travel and work in-office as needed to conduct internal studies at our Provo, Utah, or Las Vegas, Nevada offices. We are open to remote work for the right candidate. Travel: up to 20% for study sites, conferences, and company events.
