Senior Specialist, Scientific Affairs

About GNCSince 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!What We're Looking For:At GNC we embrace a "Live Well" philosophy, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation meets passion. Whether someone is an athlete or just starting to focus on their health, we want to deliver the cutting-edge products they deserve. We are looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where you will make a personal impact every day.Role OverviewThe Scientific Affairs Specialist supports the scientific foundation of GNC's nutritional products by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and relevance of scientific evidence used across product development, claims substantiation, and clinical research activities. This role is responsible for monitoring emerging scientific literature, maintaining organized scientific resources, and providing evidence-based support to internal teams.The position collaborates closely with Product Development, Regulatory, Marketing, and Clinical partners to ensure product decisions and communications are informed by current, credible scientific research and aligned with internal and external standards.What You'll Do:This is a Full-Time Salary PositionJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain and manage GNC's scientific library to support:Product formulation and designClaims substantiationClinical research and trial initiativesMonitor PubMed and other scientific databases for relevant research related to:Dietary supplement ingredientsHealth outcomes and wellness-related topicsClinical and preclinical studiesSupport scientific review of product claims, marketing materials, and educational contentAssist with clinical trial operations, including product randomization and labeling, product ordering, documentation management, and enrollment trackingAssist in the development of scientific substantiation dossiers for GNC brand productsMonitor scientific, regulatory, and industry developments relevant to dietary supplementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support alignment between scientific evidence, product strategy, and brand standardsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Nutrition, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field)3-5 years of experience in scientific affairs, research, or regulatory support, preferably within dietary supplements, food, pharmaceutical, or consumer health industriesDemonstrated ability to evaluate, interpret, and summarize scientific literatureExperience working with PubMed and other scientific research databasesStrong written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and deadlinesPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in relevant scientific field, requiredMaster's degree in a relevant scientific field is a plusExperience supporting clinical trials or human researchFamiliarity with dietary supplement regulations and claim substantiation requirementsExperience collaborating with marketing or product development teamsStrong interest in nutrition and evidence-based health solutionsKey AttributesCommitment to evidence-based decision makingEmphasis on scientific accuracy and credibilityOngoing engagement with emerging research and industry developmentsEffective cross-functional collaborationContribution to a portfolio of scientifically substantiated consumer productsPHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid work environment, 3 days in-person attendance (Pittsburgh, PA) in addition to ability to work remotely.Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hearSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.Specific vision abilities required by this job include long periods of computer screen usage, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusThe noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderateThis role supports the application of scientific research to consumer-facing products and communications. Success in this position requires analytical rigor, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly to non-scientific audiences.

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