Senior Manager, Supplement Formulation
Nutrafol
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct thorough evaluations of new ingredients and technologies for potential use in products
- Propose ingredients or technologies and dosages that can deliver against the intended consumer end-benefit
- Work closely with raw material vendors to identify emerging ingredient technologies and whitespaces for innovation
- Translate internal innovation findings into unique and differentiated formulations
- Match root cause and mechanism of action understanding with novel innovative functional dietary supplement ingredients
- Work with suppliers and Supply Chain to develop exclusive ingredients and ingredient technologies depending on project and product needs
- Synthesize scientific research and translate into substantiated claims/benefits for dietary supplements
- Develop and lead the strategy for substantiating ingredient level and mechanism of action and root cause claims across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with regulatory, scientific, and marketing requirements
- Document root cause and ingredient claims substantiation into appropriate dossiers and science presentations
- Partner with the internal Innovation, Clinical/Medical, Product Development, and Regulatory teams on understanding the ingredient level data and additional bridging data needed for launch claims
- Collaborate with Product Development and internal teams to translate complex science into accurate, consumer-facing claims
- Partner closely with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical/Medical, Marketing, and External Partners to ensure claims are credible, compliant, and differentiating
- Serve as a subject matter expert to advise cross-functional teams on claim feasibility, positioning, and evidence requirements
- Collaborate with the innovation team and medical advisors to identify biological mechanisms of action and root causes based on scientific literature
- Stay current on consumer health and wellness trends and translate them into actionable insights for R&D
- Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape from a formulation, ingredient, format, and claims perspective
- In partnership with Clinical and Medical, Product Education, and Brand Marketing, provide guidance and scientific substantiation for ingredient, mechanism of action and root cause narratives for the consumer
- Communication of data, including preparation of presentations to all levels of the organization
- Work with patent attorneys to provide scientific content in drafting new patents for novel supplement formulations and technologies
- Effectively partner with cross-functional peers in Product Development, Innovation, Clinical and Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain departments
- High level of organization and responsiveness for record keeping/data management for reports, NDAs/CDAs, supplier/external materials and internal presentations/data
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring all meet deadlines
- Propose new ways of working and new processes to enhance formulation development efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelors or Advanced degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition Science, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or related scientific discipline with established experience
- 5-10 years of experience in dietary supplement industry
- Proven track record in developing formulations for successful product launches
- Supplement product claim substantiation experience required
- Substantial network in the functional ingredient supplier industry, with broad and deep knowledge of suppliers and their catalogs and capabilities
- Skin, hair and scalp biology knowledge is a plus
- Familiarity with functional and active ingredients for hair growth, scalp health, hair strand health and performance, and skin/scalp health is preferred
- Working knowledge of the current and evolving U.S. dietary supplement regulatory landscape; knowledge of international regulatory requirements a plus
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks on time with a high degree of accuracy
- Show initiative and ability to work as part of a high-level team while working independently
- Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly
- Thinks outside the box and suggests calculated risks to advance novel differentiated products
- Occasional travel as needed for conferences and meetings
Benefits
- Fully remote work experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, including FSA program
- 401K with employer match
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Flexible PTO
- Two company-wide wellness breaks every day
- Free lunch on us every Tuesday and Thursday via Seamless/Grubhub
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly internet stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Wellness Program, including virtual Wellness Sessions
- Free meditation app membership (Headspace)
- Free Nutrafol subscription
- Pet insurance discounts and benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
formulation developmentingredient substantiationscientific research synthesismechanism of action analysisdata managementpatent draftingregulatory complianceproject managementconsumer health trends analysisingredient technology evaluation
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailinitiativeteam collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingcreativityresponsiveness