Nutrafol

Online provider of natural hair supplements

Research and Innovation Manager

Translational Research & Bench BiologyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in USA$100k - $130k /yrRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's and/or master's degree in Biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, nutrition, or a similar field is preferred; a PhD is preferred.
Three or more years of industry experience with expertise in cell and molecular biology is preferred.
Academic and/or industry early-stage research experience is required.
Knowledge of dermatological and/or hair biology is ideal.
Experience with hair models, relevant cell types, co-cultures, organoids, biomarkers, omics, and relevant preclinical in vitro and ex vivo models is desirable.
A track record of publications, patents, or external presentations, and experience preparing scientific decks, are required.
Experience with in vitro and ex vivo research activities related to evaluating bio-actives used in dietary supplements and/or topical/personal care applications is a plus.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Strong organizational skills and R&D project management experience are required.
Attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks on time with a high degree of accuracy are required.
Initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a high-level team are required.
The ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly is required.
Open innovation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and lead research and innovation projects in hair biology, including projects addressing new targets, biological mechanisms of action, and root causes.
Identify and coordinate with laboratories and external partners to conduct in silico analytical testing, in vitro, omics, and ex vivo studies, and advance projects evaluating ingredients and potentially discovering new ingredients.
Lead and execute experimental design, work plans, data analysis, and reporting.
Communicate data by preparing presentations, scientific posters, and manuscripts for publication.
Track and manage laboratory project progress and timelines, ensuring deadlines are met and addressing roadblocks as needed.
Create action plans for new projects generated by internal and external requests, including requests for proposals and statements of work.
Coordinate across laboratories, including requesting samples, supplies, and documents; coordinating items and shipments; and managing timelines.
Communicate directly with internal and external partners to research, define, and communicate project progress.
Develop a firm understanding of internal laboratory and company processes and databases.
Maintain organized and responsive record keeping and data management for reports.
Build and maintain effective relationships and trust across multiple functions.
Respond to inquiries by phone, email, and in person promptly and professionally.
Participate in internal and external team meetings to evaluate and interpret data validity, determine methodologies, and evaluate laboratory procedures that affect research quality and timeliness.
Analyze data using statistical methodologies and present data and results in a variety of formats.
Communicate with researchers in other laboratories and share ideas and research methodologies to improve research effectiveness.
Track research techniques, methodologies, and literature or intellectual property that may facilitate current or future designated research projects.
Monitor the performance of investigators and/or laboratories, as applicable.
Manage the initiation, draft revision, completion, and maintenance of research proposals.
Support maintenance of project documentation files and internal databases with project information and updates, as directed and when applicable.

Keep Growing with Nutrafol

We’re a growing company. Everything we do, we do to help people grow into the best version of themselves. As the pioneers of hair wellness, we create clinically tested products for hair growth and provide support for people at every step of their hair journey.

Our multi-factorial approach targets key root causes of hair thinning using a patented blend of standardized vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients -- and is recommended by over 7,500 physicians and hair professionals for trusted, reliable results. We never settle, and are continuously challenging existing treatments and methodologies to advance the frontier of hair science. As we help our customers grow, we grow too -- by embracing individuality and differences, leading by example, and empowering ourselves and others with our passion for wellness and innovation.

Keep growing. It’s our mantra. Our commitment to helping anybody and everybody committed to realizing their own potential to grow.

About You

Nutrafol is seeking a scientific expert in early stage/emerging biological targets relevant for hair growth & scalp health to help us maintain our competitive edge as innovators in hair wellness. This role will be part of the R&D Innovation team and will design/lead preclinical research programs between our company and numerous research partners, including identifying/vetting new labs/collaborators, designing experiments, managing research collaborations, maintaining records/databases, data analysis and reporting, scientific communication, allocation of resources, and working collaboratively, internally & externally.

The candidate has knowledge in Hair/Skin Biology, especially in basic research/preclinical research focus, with relevant expertise including but not limited to relevant preclinical (in vitro & ex vivo) models.

You are a bold visionary, a creative problem-solver, highly organized and proactive, as well as able to consider the big picture. This person will identify, build, design, and manage research & innovation projects including developing overall project plan, phases, work streams, activities, deliverables, timelines, and milestones. You are unafraid to ask bold scientific research questions and propose new experiments to investigate novel/unknown territories, and highly motivated to create solutions that do not exist today.

Responsibilities

Build and lead research & innovation projects in hair biology, including new targets/biological MOAs/root causes
Identification of & coordination with labs/external partners to conduct in silico analytical testing, in vitro, “omics” and ex vivo studies, and project progression for evaluation of ingredients and potential discovery of new ingredient(s)
Lead and execute the experimental design, work plans, data analysis and reporting
Communication of data, including preparation of presentations, scientific posters and manuscripts for publication
Track and manage progress on laboratory projects, managing timelines to ensure deadlines are met and roadblocks are solved for as necessary
Create action plans for new projects generated by internal and external requests, including requests for proposals (RFPs) and/or statements of work (SOW)
Responsible for coordination across labs, including requesting samples/supplies and documents, item coordination, and shipments, and managing timelines
Communicate directly with various internal and external partners to research, define, and communicate progress on projects
Develop firm understanding of internal lab/company processes and databases
High level of organization and responsiveness for record keeping/data management for reports
Build and maintain effective relationships which create a high level of trust across multiple functions
Respond to inquiries by phone, email and in person quickly and professionally
Participate in meetings with internal/external teams to evaluate and interpret the validity of data, determine methodologies, and evaluate lab procedures impacting the quality and timeliness of research.
Analyze data using statistical methodologies & ability to showcase data/results in a variety of formats
Communicate with researchers in other laboratories; share ideas and research methodologies to improve the effectiveness of the research.
Track & keep abreast of research techniques, methodologies and literature/IP that may facilitate designated research projects (current or future)
Monitor the performance of both the Investigator(s) and/or the Laboratory as applicable.
Manage the initiation, draft revision, completion and maintenance of research proposals
Support maintenance of project documentation files and internal databases with project information/updates, as directed and if applicable.

Requirements

PhD preferred. Bachelor's and/or master’s degree; Biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, nutrition &/or similar field preferred
3+ years of industry experience with an expertise in cell and molecular biology preferred
Dermatological &/or hair biology knowledge is ideal
Academic and/or industry early-stage research experience is required
Understanding and experience with hair models, various, relevant cell types, co-cultures, organoid, biomarkers, omics, relevant preclinical (in vitro & ex vivo) models desirable
Publication/patent/external presentation track record and preparation of scientific decks
Experience with in vitro and ex vivo research activities related to evaluating bio-actives utilized in dietary supplements and/or topical/personal care applications a plus
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and R&D project management experience
Attention to detail and ability to complete tasks on time with a high degree of accuracy
Show initiative and ability to work as part of a high-level team while working independently
Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes smoothly
Open innovation experience a plus

Nutrafol takes into consideration a wide range of factors in final compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

Salary Range:

$100,000—$130,000 USD

Salary Range: 100000 - 130000 USD

About the Company

Nutrafol

Online provider of natural hair supplements

Nutrafol sells natural, drug-free hair growth supplements directly to consumers via nutrafol.com. Its products are designed to address hair thinning by targeting root causes such as genetics, stress, diet, and toxins using vitamins, minerals, and plant-based ingredients. The company offers personalized plans guided by naturopathic doctors and uses consumer health data to tailor recommendations and improve products, aiming to help both men and women achieve visibly thicker, stronger hair. Nutrafol differentiates itself by providing clinically studied, natural formulations and data-driven, personalized advice rather than generic solutions, with a focus on non-pharmacological approaches to hair health.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $35M
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2013

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