CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

With supervision, the consultant will contribute to the support of our existing and future product pipeline with respect to the scientific evidence for safety and efficacy.

This may include:

• Conducting literature searches on specific nutritional ingredients, physiological processes, toxicity, and medical interventions utilizing a variety of resources (public, subscription, science and/or medical databases).
• Contribute to the vetting of new product opportunities to determine safety, efficacy, viability, dosage, regulatory compliance, scientific validation and commercial feasibility.
• Review literature, such as clinical studies and meta-analyses, identifying and organizing key information.
• Contribute to the review of marketing materials including ads, blogs, social media posts, etc. to ensure scientific accuracy and to ensure claims are consistent with those approved.
• Remain current on scientific issues by evaluating research associated with health conditions.
• Maintain a database of product competitive landscape.
• Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Minimum of BA or BS

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working with a group contributing diverse skills
• Professional demeanor
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint programs
• Internet search skills
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently
• Ability to meet deadlines

EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL SKILLS DESIRED:

• Completed coursework in nutrition, biology, physiology, or other life science with lab
• Experience with basic statistical analysis and research
• Comfortable reading scientific papers
• Experience with literature databases

SCHEDULE: 20-40 hours per week contributing to Scientific Affairs initiatives. Flexible schedule, remote with flexibility to come in office on periodic basis

COMPENSATION: commensurate with experience