Snap Supplements
Director of Science and Regulatory Affairs
Vancouver, WA
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Full time
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The Director of Science & Regulatory Affairs will serve as the scientific backbone and medical credibility engine of Snap Supplements — ensuring formulations, claims, and educational content meet the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and evidence-based rigor. The ideal candidate combines a deep scientific or medical background with strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in regulatory compliance and supplement formulation. This person will be equally comfortable evaluating a clinical study, reviewing a label claim, guiding a new product formula, and presenting to retail buyers or medical professionals.
About Snap Supplements
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scientific & Medical Leadership
- Define Snap's scientific and medical strategy; serve as the primary internal expert on nutrition, physiology, and ingredient science
- Evaluate and synthesize clinical research to substantiate ingredient efficacy, product claims, and safety profiles
- Identify and oversee clinical or observational studies; represent the brand with scientific advisors, KOLs, and medical professionals
Formulation & Product Development
- Develop and review science-backed formulas across delivery formats with a focus on efficacy, bioavailability, and ingredient synergy
- Own the full formula lifecycle from concept through stability testing and commercial launch; partner with CMOs on scale-up and troubleshooting
- Vet and qualify ingredient suppliers; stay current on emerging ingredients and delivery technologies to guide portfolio innovation
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
- Ensure all products, claims, and marketing materials comply with FDA, FTC, DSHEA, and cGMP requirements
- Build and maintain substantiation files, scientific dossiers, and third-party certifications (NSF, Informed Sport, USP)
- Monitor regulatory developments, advise leadership on risk, and lead responses to AERs or regulatory inquiries
Cross-Functional Partnership & Education
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Legal teams to ensure scientific accuracy and brand integrity across all channels
- Develop internal training materials and consumer-facing educational content that translate complex science into accessible insights
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of experience in medical affairs, scientific communications, or product development within the supplement or nutraceutical industry
- Deep knowledge of FDA, FTC, DSHEA, and cGMP regulatory frameworks; proven experience substantiating label and marketing claims
- Hands-on supplement formulation experience including ingredient sourcing, supplier qualification, and CMO management
- Strong ability to evaluate clinical studies and translate findings into product and marketing strategy
- Excellent communication skills with both scientific and non-scientific audiences; high ethical standards and attention to detail
PREFERRED
- Experience designing or managing clinical trials related to dietary supplements, functional nutrition, or ingredient efficacy
- Familiarity with GRAS, NDI, and structure/function claim submissions
- Regulatory Affairs Certified (RAC) designation from RAPS
- Experience working with medical professionals, research consultants, KOLs, or academic institutions
- Familiarity with major retail compliance requirements (Costco, Walmart, GNC, Amazon)
- Experience in a DTC supplement brand with a high-volume SKU portfolio (50+ products)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Snap Supplements is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We welcome and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military status, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.