Sr. Manager, Supplement Formulation at Nutrafol. Location Information: United States. Hair wellness from within.. We’re a growing company. Everything we do, we do to help people grow. Our mission is to be a partner in progress on each unique journey to hair wellness. We provide personalized, natural solutions for healthy hair growth and connect people with doctors who care about hair. We challenge existing treatments and methodologies to continue to advance the frontier of hair science. As we help our customers grow, we grow too- through diversity & inclusion, teamwork & collaboration, and through empowering ourselves and others with our passion for wellness and innovation.. 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. 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. Pay range:. $135K - $155K. 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
Sr. Manager, Supplement Formulation at Nutrafol