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Salary: USD 115,000 - 130,000 / annual
Grüns, a nutrition gummies company, is seeking a Science and Research Manager to lead the scientific foundation behind product innovation and marketing strategies. This is a foundational hire reporting to the Director of Science and Regulatory, sitting at the intersection of science, marketing, and product.
Key Responsibilities:
- Claims Research & Substantiation: Evaluate ingredients and develop evidence-based claims across the product portfolio (Grüns, Grüns Kids, Nütrops, Immün, Jüced, and future innovations). Implement new claims across current and upcoming products.
- Marketing Compliance: Review marketing materials to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining compelling customer-facing content.
- Innovation Research & R&D: Partner with Product and Marketing teams to research ingredient benefits, inform new formulas, and support early-stage product ideation for first-of-their-kind innovations.
- Clinical Studies: Support clinical study initiatives for new products, working with the Director of Science and Regulatory and third-party partners to design and execute trials.
- Internal Education: Develop substantiation dossiers, scientific guidelines, and AI-enabled projects to upskill internal teams. Embed these in onboarding and internal communications by year one.
The role is fully remote with bi-annual in-person off-sites. You will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative—translating complex scientific concepts into actionable business strategies.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in science, regulatory affairs, or product development, with at least 1+ year in the dietary supplement or food industry.
- Master's degree or higher in a health-related scientific field (nutrition, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, public health, etc.); PhD preferred.
- Deep understanding of scientific research methods with strong critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable insights.
- Experience with clinical study design, management, and analysis preferred.
- Familiarity with FDA and FTC regulations related to dietary supplements, especially structure/function claims and substantiation. Understanding of dietary supplement labeling, GRAS assessments, and NDI submissions is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Solution-oriented, collaborative, curious, and organized with a bias toward action and creating scalable processes.
