Best Formulations

Head of Scientific Affairs (53564)

Best Formulations  •  $155k - $197k/yr  •  California (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Ajax - City of Industry, CA 91748 Position Type Full Time Education Level Doctrate Salary Range $155,000.00 - $197,000.00 Salary Job 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.


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 regulatory environments and scientific substantiation requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in scientific writing and public speaking.

Preferred

Experience:

  • Experience with global product launches and multi-country regulatory submissions.
  • Familiarity with ingredient safety assessments, toxicology, and health claim regulations.
  • Prior involvement in clinical trial design and execution.

Work Environment:

What Best Formulations can offer you:

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
  • Health & Wellness programs
  • Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

"To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base
Salary Range: $155,000.00 – 197,000.00 per year, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**

Best Formulations

About Best Formulations

Best Formulations, a diversified nutraceutical and pharmaceutical company headquartered in City of Industry, California USA

HISTORY OF THE COMPANY

In late 1984, Charlie Ung left his research and development position at a large dietary supplement corporation to start a business supplying specialty ingredients and custom formulations to nutritional manufacturers. In the beginning, Charlie would contract blending jobs for the various

formulations he provided. But he soon questioned the handling techniques of the blending services

and became concerned about the quality of the products he was supplying his customers. So,

Charlie rented a warehouse and purchased his first 20 cu ft. PK blender so he could oversee the

manufacturing processes and personally guarantee the quality of the goods for his clientele.

Almost thirty years later, Best Formulations has grown to become a full-scale contract manufacturer

of quality pharmaceutical and nutritional supplements. Although we have greatly expanded our

blending capacity over the years, the original 20 cu ft. PK blender still stands in our manufacturing

facility as a symbol of the commitment to uncompromising quality which Best Formulations was

founded under (and we sometimes even use it for smaller jobs).

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
City of Industry, CA
Year Founded
1984
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