The Scientific Affairs Specialist plays a critical role in supporting scientific validation, regulatory compliance, and product claims substantiation for our portfolio. This role ensures that marketing claims, labels, and promotional materials are scientifically accurate, legally compliant, and backed by credible research.
Claims Substantiation & Scientific Support:
Develop and substantiate claims based on clinical research and scientific evidence. Partner closely with the regulatory team ensuring compliance. Collaborate daily to support artwork and packaging content and label compliance
Conduct literature reviews, clinical study analysis, and ingredient efficacy assessments to support functional benefits.
Provide scientific justification for product positioning, structure-function claims, and health benefit statements.
Collaborate with marketing, regulatory, and product development teams for seamless flow of information across teams
Scientific Communications & Education:
Serve as a scientific liaison within the company between the R&D team and brand team
Translate complex scientific research into consumer-friendly educational content for marketing, sales, and customer engagement.
Provide training and scientific support to internal teams, including marketing, sales, and customer service, on the latest research and industry trends.
Assist in writing white papers, blog articles, and scientific presentations to enhance brand credibility.
Research & Innovation:
Support the product development team in Identifying new ingredients, scientific trends, and innovations that align with the company's product development goals.
Evaluate clinical trials, meta-analyses, and mechanistic studies to assess ingredient efficacy and safety.
Support product formulation with evidence-based nutritional science and emerging research.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education & Credentials:
Bachelor's, in Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Food Science, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related scientific field.
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Clinical Nutritionist (CNS) is required.
Experience:
3-6 years of experience in scientific affairs, claims substantiation, regulatory compliance, within the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or functional food industry.
Strong experience conducting literature reviews, clinical research analysis, and claim validations.
Knowledge of FDA, FTC, DSHEA, and EFSA regulations related to dietary supplements.
Experience working with marketing, regulatory affairs, and product development teams to support product claims.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong scientific writing and research skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, evidence-based claims.
Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of regulatory guidelines and compliance standards.
Ability to interpret clinical research and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
Passion for nutrition, health, and wellness with a deep understanding of functional ingredients and emerging trends.