Scientist - Discovery Research

Product Design Scientist

This position is responsible for leading product design from concept to formulation; including scientific research, ingredient review, and vendor documentation evaluation. This role is critical to supporting the development of a high volume of quality products with high scientific integrity.

Evaluate and develop new nutraceutical ingredients and product concepts from ideation through formulation

Critically evaluate clinical research, including biostatistical analysis, to assess ingredient efficacy and safety

Assess new product opportunities to determine safety, efficacy, viability, dosage, regulatory compliance, and scientific validation

Deliver in-depth scientific evaluations and develop technical documentation to support ingredient selection and product formulations

Develop compelling product concepts and formally present to executive and ownership stakeholders

Provide source documents and scientific interpretation to support editorial/magazine and marketing content

Review internal documents (ads, articles, marketing content, product directory, etc.) for scientific accuracy and consistency

Stay current on emerging ingredients, technologies, and industry trends; proactively bring forward relevant opportunities

Collaborate with key internal partners to source high-quality ingredients for new formulas

Establish and maintain strong relationships with ingredient and technology suppliers

Collaborate with cross-functional groups including Marketing, Magazine, Scientific Affairs, Business Development, Legal, Customer Service, Purchasing, and QA/QC as appropriate

Research and respond to elevated member issues involving product and ingredient questions/concerns; providing timely and accurate responses

Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and apply new AI-assisted workflows as the role evolves

Limited travel as needed

2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position Requirements:

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Nutritional Science, Medical Science, or related field

Minimum of 2 years research experience

Experience in developing and interpreting interventional clinical studies including biostatistical analysis

Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership

High attention to detail with a consistent track record of producing accurate, thorough, and well-documented work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with overlapping timeline

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Dietary supplement and product development experience a plus

Familiarity with FDA regulations and dietary supplement compliance requirements

Familiarity with AI tools in research or literature review workflows