Research and Development Manager
Who We Are
O Positiv Health is a Los Angeles-based women’s health company dedicated to supporting women through every stage of life. Founded in 2018, we have developed innovative, science-backed products and challenged societal norms in the women’s health space. Our products are available nationwide at major retailers and online platforms, and we are committed to advancing the field of women’s health.
Your Role
The Research & Development Manager supports the development of new products and maintains our existing product line to drive O Positiv’s growth. This role involves bringing innovative products to market, conducting ingredient research, managing projects, and providing scientific support.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Bring innovative and differentiated products from concept to market that support our core customers' health goals and align with O Positiv’s commitments / standards
- Conduct ingredient research / literature reviews; identify novel ingredients and formats to explore / evaluate for product feasibility
- Stay up to date to new trends in ingredients (vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc.) relevant to OP’s product roadmap and concept designs
- Substantiate claims by composing comprehensive summaries of clinical research that support product claims
- Manage project coordination in tracking, expediting, and facilitating the progress of each product’s development through the product’s launch date
- Aid in the artwork development process to proof and ensure proper routing and compliance to regulatory requirements
- Provide scientific support on marketing campaigns, landing pages, and other customer-facing literature
- Provide feedback on samples submissions and ensure formulations meet OP’s specifications, are efficacious and fall within budget requirements
- Support the reformulation of existing products to ensure products continue to be differentiated and meet marketing and customer expectations
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Science (e.g. Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.), Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related field
- 3-6 years of experience working in product development, R&D, and/or regulatory affairs within the functional foods, supplements, or skincare industry
- Exceptional expertise in technical research including ingredient pathology, project management, and vendor relationship management
- Interpersonal:
- Strong leadership & communication skills: listen, mentor, and teach by example
- Thrives in fast-paced environments
- Strong project management and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple moving pieces and lead different groups of individuals
- Adaptable to new technology and innovations
- Thoughtful and self-reflective, willingness to learn and adapt
- Team-player, hard-working, organized, and goal-oriented
- Excitement for startups and building from the ground up
Hours and Compensation
The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $135,000 - $160,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and local market rates.
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible PTO, Sick Days, and Wellness Days
- Monthly Social Hours
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- 401K with matching
- $50/month Fitness Reimbursement + Up to $1,800 in annual wellness benefits
- An environment of collaboration, high performance, & respect amongst all employees and managers
Application Information
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