Compliance Specialist

MRO MaryRuth, LLC • Los Angeles, CA

13d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist is a cross-functional role combining science, product innovation, marketing, and law. Reporting to the Corporate Counsel within the Legal department, this position supports product formulations and claims across MaryRuth’s dietary supplements and personal care products. The role critically evaluates scientific research and helps the company bring innovative products to market with compelling, well-supported, and compliant claims. It also develops claim substantiation documentation, reviews labeling and advertising, and translates complex scientific findings into clear recommendations for legal risk assessments and business decisions.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, remote position. Pacific Time working hours are preferred. Compensation is $85,000 to $100,000 USD per year. Travel of less than 5% may be required as needed, with advance notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology or another relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2–3+ years of demonstrated experience critically evaluating clinical studies and assessing the quality, relevance, and limitations of scientific evidence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft or Google Suite.
• Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, practical conclusions for non-scientific internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in the dietary supplement, functional food, consumer health, or a related industry, and/or experience reviewing product labels, advertising, or scientific claim substantiation.
• Familiarity with FDA and FTC requirements governing product labeling and advertising, USDA organic regulations, third-party certifications, and related requirements.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted research tools, project management software, or QMS/PLM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical studies and other scientific literature supporting dietary supplement ingredients and proposed claims; develop scientific conclusions and collaborate with Legal, Product Development, Marketing, and other teams to translate evidence into compliant, compelling claim language.
• Prepare scientific substantiation materials and documentation supporting product claims for internal stakeholders and external commercial partners.
• Evaluate product labels, website copy, social media posts, advertisements, and other materials for consistency with approved claims and applicable FDA, FTC, and other relevant requirements.
• Review proposed formulations and hero ingredients, providing scientific insights to inform compliant product development and business decisions.
• Work with company-wide teams to manage emerging domestic and international compliance and substantiation questions.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Travel less than 5% as needed, with advance notice.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company-matched 401(k) at 4%.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
• Employee and immediate-family discounts on all products after 60 and 90 days of employment.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time