Head of Scientific Affairs (53564)

Job Details

Job Location: Ajax - City of Industry, CA 91748Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: DoctrateSalary Range: $155,000.00 - $197,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: Day

**Please no external recruiters**

 

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of Scientific Affairs to lead scientific initiatives supporting the development, substantiation, and global commercialization of nutraceutical products. This role will serve as a scientific expert, bridging R&D, regulatory, marketing, and commercial teams to ensure products are backed by robust science and compliant with international standards.

 

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Scientific Leadership & Strategy
  • Stay on top of latest scientific trends and developments in Dietary Supplement industry
  • Conduct literature reviews, create scientific claim substantiation, and science-driven new product concepts
  • Develop and execute scientific strategies to support product innovation, and new product development.
  • Serve as the internal expert on nutritional science, functional ingredients, and emerging health trends.
• Research & Evidence Generation
  • Evaluate, design and oversee clinical trials, observational studies, and literature reviews to support product efficacy and safety.
  • Collaborate with external research partners, CROs, and academic institutions.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support
  • Provide scientific input for regulatory submissions, including dossiers, GRAS notifications, and novel food applications.
  • Ensure scientific claims are substantiated and aligned with regional regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EFSA, TGA, Health Canada).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Product Development, Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs to translate science into compelling product stories and compliant claims.
  • Support global commercialization efforts with scientific training and materials for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Scientific Communication
  • Represent the company at scientific conferences, industry panels, and regulatory meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or MSc) in Nutrition, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related life sciences.
• 7+ years of experience in scientific affairs, clinical research, or regulatory science within the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or functional food industry.
• Strong understanding of global regula