Job Description

About the Company

A rapidly scaling leader in the wellness sector is seeking a Chief Science Officer (CSO) to join its executive leadership team. This organization is building the kind of company that prioritizes precision, performance, and purpose . Its mission is to civilize an adolescent category — not by disrupting for disruption’s sake, but by inducting the industry into a higher standard.

This is not a ceremonial role. It is an execution seat — designed for a scientific operator with institutional maturity, high-velocity discipline, and a track record of delivering excellence in regulated and innovative environments.

What You’ll Do

• Set and execute the scientific and regulatory roadmap across R&D, clinical validation, and regulatory affairs
• Build and lead a cross-functional science and compliance team with high technical rigor and cultural alignment
• Own functional outcomes end-to-end, including IND/GRAS/NDA readiness, claims substantiation, and new product development
• Serve as scientific and regulatory liaison with the FDA, DEA, FTC, and key international authorities
• Operationalize excellence through reproducible systems in formulation, testing, documentation, and compliance workflows
• Represent the organization credibly to academic, regulatory, and institutional stakeholders
• Set the tone for high-integrity leadership — direct, respectful, data-informed

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Lead with urgency, communicate with precision, and build with intent
• Make high-stakes decisions with imperfect information and stand behind them
• Welcome accountability and enforce it consistently within your teams
• Navigate change with composure and lead others through it with clarity
• Operate without ego and treat culture as a performance system, not a branding exercise

You May Struggle Here If You

• Require extensive process, top-down direction, or hierarchical authority to stay productive
• Avoid hard calls on talent or delay direct feedback
• Equate title with credibility or tenure with effectiveness
• Over-index on planning at the expense of measurable output

What You Bring

• 15+ years in scientific leadership, including executive-level responsibility across regulatory science, R&D, or translational medicine
• History of delivering measurable results in fast-moving or scaling environments
• Deep expertise in pharmacology, regulatory science, or clinical program leadership
• Experience owning GRAS/NDI/IND submissions, and product development in regulated wellness, pharma, or biotech
• Exceptional communication, structured decision-making, and functional execution
• Cultural alignment with values around ownership, speed, candor, and precision

Minimum Qualifications

• Executive experience with direct accountability for business outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and scale
• Strong regulatory and scientific credibility, with FDA/DEA engagement history
• Track record of building systems, teams, or departments from the ground up
• Comfort navigating high-stakes stakeholder environments, including investors and regulators

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a founder-led or high-growth private company
• Familiarity with AI integration, automation, or digital infrastructure in science or compliance
• Board-level communication or cross-functional enterprise influence
• History of coaching high-performing, values-aligned scientific leaders

What We Offer

We don’t just hire exceptional talent — we take care of it. Our executive benefits support high performance, reduce friction, and enable you to show up at your best.

Health & Insurance Benefits

• 100% Company-paid premiums (employees and families)
• Mental wellness resources & support

Lifestyle, Learning & Reimbursement

• Fitness reimbursement: up to $1,000/year
• Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250/year
• Professional development: up to $5,000/year

Employee Perks

• $150/month in product + 50% employee discount
• Free meals, drinks & celebration days

Compensation & Incentives

• Discretionary quarterly bonus structure
• 401(k) with 100% match on first 2%, 50% on next 4%

Compensation Philosophy

We align compensation with performance, potential, and impact . Each executive offer reflects market data, scope, and demonstrated values alignment. Compensation typically includes base salary, performance bonus, and, when applicable, equity participation.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives and are committed to creating an environment where all team members can thrive.

Work Eligibility & Accommodations

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

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