Director of Research and Development
About The Position
Overview Director of Research & Development Lead the science, design the product, prove the outcomes. We’re hiring a hands-on R&D leader who balances product innovation with a rigorous clinical research program to advance physician-directed clinical nutrition. What You’ll Lead Product development pipeline: Own discovery → feasibility → formulation → scale-up → lifecycle under cGMP. Deliver research-backed products on time and on label. Practice-based outcomes research: Plan and run pilot/feasibility work, CRO-supported studies, case series, and real-world clinical research programs that inform claims and GTM. Partnerships & sourcing: Vet novel ingredients, build advantaged supplier and academic/clinic partnerships, and secure opportunities that strengthen our portfolio. Teams & culture: Grow high-performing Science, Clinical Research, and Product Development teams with clear objectives, stage-gates, dashboards, and accountability. Operational excellence: Shorten cycle times, tighten documentation, and improve yield, COGS, and right-first-time through DOE, validation, and disciplined tech transfer. Cross-functional impact: Align with Quality/Reg, Marketing, Clinical Education/Content/Intelligence, and Sales so evidence, claims, and launch plans stay in lockstep to drive new product impact.
Requirements
- 10+ years in supplements/nutraceuticals or adjacent life sciences; 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary R&D teams.
- Personal passion for clinical nutrition - You actively engage with nutrition and thoughtfully use dietary supplements yourself, stay current on the science, and bring an evidence-first mindset to separate signal from noise.
- Track record taking products from concept to commercial manufacture under cGMP.
- Experience overseeing pilots/CRO partnerships, registries/RWE, and translating findings into compliant claims and GTM strategy.
- Systems thinker with stage-gate discipline; fluent in DOE, validation, and documentation.
- High-EQ collaborator who debates ideas, develops people, and builds trust across functions.
Responsibilities
- Product development pipeline: Own discovery → feasibility → formulation → scale-up → lifecycle under cGMP. Deliver research-backed products on time and on label.
- Practice-based outcomes research: Plan and run pilot/feasibility work, CRO-supported studies, case series, and real-world clinical research programs that inform claims and GTM.
- Partnerships & sourcing: Vet novel ingredients, build advantaged supplier and academic/clinic partnerships, and secure opportunities that strengthen our portfolio.
- Teams & culture: Grow high-performing Science, Clinical Research, and Product Development teams with clear objectives, stage-gates, dashboards, and accountability.
- Operational excellence: Shorten cycle times, tighten documentation, and improve yield, COGS, and right-first-time through DOE, validation, and disciplined tech transfer.
- Cross-functional impact: Align with Quality/Reg, Marketing, Clinical Education/Content/Intelligence, and Sales so evidence, claims, and launch plans stay in lockstep to drive new product impact.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity.
- Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- Job Specific Training & Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Program, Gym Reimbursements, and Healthy, On-site Company Paid Meals.
- Free Monthly Products, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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