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O Positiv Health · 4 days ago

Sr. Scientific Affairs Manager

Santa Monica, California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

O Positiv Health is a Los Angeles-based women’s health company focused on supporting women through every stage of life. The Sr. Scientific Affairs Manager will lead the science and research aspects of the R&D process for product development, while creating educational materials and collaborating across teams to innovate in women's health.

Dietary SupplementsHealth CareWellness

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide scientific affairs support by reviewing research literature to leverage concept ideation/feasibility, formulation, marketing assets/education, and strategic partnerships

Carry out research of innovative and differentiated formulas from concept to market that support our core customers’ health goals and align with O Positiv’s commitments / standards

Conduct ingredient research / literature reviews; identify novel ingredients and formats to explore / evaluate for product feasibility for product claims

Collaboratively provide interdepartmental scientific support on marketing campaigns, landing pages, and other customer-facing literature

Manage project and team coordination in tracking, expediting, and facilitating the progress of each product’s development through the product’s launch date

Stay up to date to new trends in ingredients (vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc.) relevant to OP’s product roadmap and concept designs

Support the reformulation of existing products to ensure products continue to be differentiated and meet marketing and customer expectations

Qualification

Advanced degree in scienceR&D experienceScientific literature researchIngredient researchProject managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsAdaptabilityTeam player

Required

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, etc) in a related science field (e.g., Biochemistry, Nutritional Science, Human Physiology, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science, etc)

5-7 years of working experience working in R&D, Scientific Affairs, Scientific Research within the supplements industry or functional foods

Strong ability/passion to interpret technical research and able to learn/understand new complex scientific concepts, including ingredient mechanisms of action and their effects on human physiology

Strong leadership & communication skills: listen, mentor, and teach by example

Thrives in fast-paced environments

Strong project management and prioritization skills

Ability to manage multiple moving pieces and lead different groups of individuals

Adaptable to new technology and innovations

Thoughtful and self-reflective, willingness to learn and adapt

Team-player, hard-working, organized, and goal-oriented

Excitement for startups and building from the ground up

Benefits

Flexible PTO, Sick Days, and Wellness Days

Monthly Social Hours

Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage

401K with matching

$50/month Fitness Reimbursement + Up to $1,800 in annual wellness benefits

An environment of collaboration, high performance, & respect amongst all employees and managers

Company

O Positiv Health

O Positiv Health is about feeling your best.

Founded in 2018

Los Angeles, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://opositiv.com/

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