Sr. Scientific Affairs Manager

O Positiv Health; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage

401K with matching

$50/month Fitness Reimbursement

Up to $1,800 in annual wellness benefits

Job summary

A health-focused company in Santa Monica seeks a Senior Scientific Affairs Manager to lead scientific research for innovative products. The role involves developing educational materials and managing R&D processes for women's health offerings. Candidates should have an advanced science degree and experience in R&D within the supplements industry, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in R&D within the supplements industry.
• Strong ability to understand complex scientific concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead science and research aspects of product development.
• Conduct ingredient research and literature reviews.
• Manage project and team coordination through product launch.

Skills

Ability to interpret technical research

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Advanced degree in a related science field

Job description

O Positiv Health is a Los Angeles-based women’s health company on a mission to support women through every stage of life—from their first period to well beyond their last. Since launching in 2018, O Positiv has reshaped the women’s health space, tackling long-overlooked issues with innovative, science‑backed products and boldly breaking taboos along the way. Our portfolio spans PMS & hormone balance, vaginal & urinary health, digestion, menopause, and conception support—offering vitamins, supplements, and personal care products that women trust.

Your Role

The Sr. Scientific Affairs Manager is responsible for leading the science and research aspects of the R&D process for both new product development initiatives and portfolio maintenance, while bridging the gap between scientific research and marketing through the creation of educational materials and assets. This role plays a key part in shaping O Positiv’s rapidly growing product line and introducing innovative offerings in women’s health, wellness, and beyond.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide scientific affairs support by reviewing research literature to leverage concept ideation/feasibility, formulation, marketing assets/education, and strategic partnerships
• Carry out research of innovative and differentiated formulas 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 for product claims
• Collaboratively provide interdepartmental scientific support on marketing campaigns, landing pages, and other customer-facing literature
• Manage project and team coordination in tracking, expediting, and facilitating the progress of each product’s development through the product’s launch date
• Stay up to date on new trends in ingredients (vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc.) relevant to O Positiv’s product roadmap and concept designs
• Support the reformulation of existing products to ensure products continue to be differentiated and meet marketing and customer expectations

Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, etc.) in a related science field (e.g., Biochemistry, Nutritional Science, Human Physiology, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science, etc.)
• 5–7 years of working experience in R&D, Scientific Affairs, Scientific Research within the supplements industry or functional foods
• Strong ability/passion to interpret technical research and learn/understand new complex scientific concepts, including ingredient mechanisms of action and their effects on human physiology

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 $150,000 – $185,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and local market rates.

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Pay based on prior experience
• Position will be based out of Santa Monica, Los Angeles – in person (Mon‑Thurs in office/Friday remote)
• 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

O Positiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

O Positiv believes in the power of building a diverse and culturally inclusive team. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our teams. We're driven to build a workplace based on inclusive behaviors and equitable systems, where all employees can bring their authentic selves, feel engaged, and share their perspectives as a valued member of O Positiv.