Associate Principal Scientist, Innovation

About Liquid I.V.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are a world‑class team of innovators and passionate change‑makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation‑forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

Liquid I.V. is looking for a creative and highly technical Associate/Principal Scientist, Innovation to help lead and execute delivery of our exciting new product innovation pipeline. Reporting to the Manager of Innovation and Claims, this role is highly cross functional and will engage with all levels of the organization cross‑functionally along with Unilever counterparts.

The ideal candidate will hold the bar high in delivering innovative concepts, ingredients and technologies leading to undeniable product superiority. They are well informed and plugged into industry trends. They are highly technical while maintaining a business‑forward approach and are not only capable of designing/executing experiments independently, but are also able to communicate their findings to both technical and non‑technical business partners.

The successful candidate is equal parts scientist, trend scout, and innovation strategist, someone who is passionate about translating cutting‑edge science into commercially compelling concepts.

They will continuously explore new ingredients, supplier capabilities, clinical evidence, and consumer trends, transforming insights into science‑backed product concepts that influence our innovation pipeline from ideation through commercialization.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on discovering what’s next and helping take Liquid I.V. to new heights through differentiated, science‑led innovation.

• Serve as a Scientific Affairs lead in the innovation engine, partnering with R&D, Regulatory, Brand Innovation, and other cross‑functional teams to shape early‑stage concepts and sprint work
• Scout globally for emerging science, ingredients, technologies and white space opportunities to inform the innovation pipeline and support differentiated benefit platforms
• Contribute to pipeline prioritization by assessing scientific feasibility, ingredient rationale, dosing considerations, mechanism alignment, and differentiation potential
• Design and support claims substantiation strategies aligned with product concepts, regulatory requirements, and commercialization needs
• Influence formulation development by ensuring alignment between…