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Scientist, Scientific Affairs
Unicity International. Serve as the scientific subject matter expert for internal teams on functional benefits, ingredients, formulations, product positioning, and risk assessments .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research and product development, with a strong focus on substantiating health claims in compliance with regulatory standards. Capable of translating complex scientific concepts into accessible content for diverse audiences while leading studies and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Clinical Research ExperienceNutraceutical Industry KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance (FTC, FDA, DSHEA)Study Protocol DevelopmentStrong Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Clinical ResearchStudy DesignData AnalysisStatistical KnowledgeIngredient Safety ValidationHealth Claims DevelopmentRegulatory Standards UnderstandingProtocol WritingRisk AssessmentEmerging Health Trends Tracking
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCreative ThinkingOral Communication
Industry Keywords
GCPICH E6HIPAANutraceuticalsDietary SupplementsHealth and Nutrition PropositionsKey Opinion LeadersConsumer StudiesIRB SubmissionsMarketing Content Review
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesGoogle Cloud Platform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the scientific subject matter expert for internal teams on functional benefits, ingredients, formulations, product positioning, and risk assessments
- Assess the current portfolio and recommend improvements in ingredients and functional benefits
- Develop new product and ingredient claims and health and nutrition propositions
- Track emerging health trends and new research and share insights and future opportunities with leadership
- Validate the safety, efficacy, and regulatory status of botanical and bioactive ingredients
- Design fit-for-purpose studies by matching research questions, endpoints, populations, and study sizes to claims, timelines, and budgets
- Independently lead internal studies, real-world evidence and consumer studies, and decentralized clinical research
- Write protocols, informed consent forms, and IRB submissions
- Oversee study conduct, data quality, and analysis
- Coordinate external scientific and clinical testing
- Build relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical research organizations
- Develop and substantiate claims to FTC and FDA standards and support claims review for international markets such as EFSA and Health Canada
- Build substantiation procedures and documents with R&D, Regulatory, and Legal
- Translate science into accurate, compliant content and training for marketing, sales, and distributors
- Review and approve marketing content and advertising for technical accuracy
- Present at company events
- Prepare reports, white papers, and publications accurately representing internal and clinical study results
- Partner with marketing, R&D, and the executive team
- Recommend defensible alternatives when claims are not supported
- Think creatively to differentiate products in a crowded market
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree or higher in a technical field such as nutrition, biochemistry, chemistry, exercise and sports science, food science, or biology
- Master’s degree with 3+ years of clinical research experience, or Ph.D. with 1+ years of clinical research experience
- Ability to search, understand, and apply scientific literature in developing science-based products for human health
- Extensive knowledge of human health and current trends in the nutraceutical industry
- Good interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including explaining science to non-scientific audiences
- Understanding of GCP, ICH E6, and HIPAA requirements
- Working knowledge of dietary supplement regulations (DSHEA) and FTC and FDA standards for claims substantiation
- Ability to develop study protocols and procedures for scientifically valid internal and external studies
- Working knowledge of statistics
- Ability to travel and work in-office as needed at the Provo, Utah, or Las Vegas, Nevada offices
- Up to 20% travel for study sites, conferences, and company events
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, dental, vision, life and other benefits that begin within a month
- Paid parental leave
- Generous vacation allowance
- Company-paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Substantial company product allowance
- Competitive pay