O Positiv Health · 16 hours ago
Research & Development Manager
Santa Monica, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expO Positiv Health is a Los Angeles-based women’s health company on a mission to support women through every stage of life. The Research & Development Manager will be responsible for supporting product development initiatives and portfolio maintenance efforts that accelerate O Positiv’s growth, working cross-functionally to innovate and execute the product roadmap.
WellnessHealthcareDietary SupplementsHealth Care
Responsibilities
Bring innovative and differentiated products 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
Stay up to date to new trends in ingredients (vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc.) relevant to OP’s product roadmap and concept designs
Substantiate claims by composing comprehensive summaries of clinical research that support product claims
Manage project coordination in tracking, expediting, and facilitating the progress of each product’s development through the product’s launch date
Assist with the artwork development process to proof and ensure proper routing and compliance to regulatory requirements
Provide scientific support on marketing campaigns, landing pages, and other customer-facing literature
Provide feedback on samples submissions and ensure formulations meet OP’s specifications, are efficacious and fall within budget requirements
Support the reformulation of existing products to ensure products continue to be differentiated and meet marketing and customer expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Science (e.g. Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.), Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related field
3-6 years of experience working in product development, R&D, and/or regulatory affairs within the functional foods, supplements, or skincare industry
Exceptional expertise in technical research including ingredient pathology, project management, and vendor relationship management
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.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bobby Bitton
CEO & Co-Founder
Brianna Bitton
Co-Founder
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