Senior Manager, Medical & Scientific Communications

California, MO (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $234K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive science-led strategy and cross-functional enablement to boost revenue and trust in consumer health products.

  • Own the development of evidence-based science narratives and claim platforms.
  • Must-have: 8+ years in scientific communications with business impact.
  • Standout: leadership across cross-functional MSC and HCP engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of evidence-based claim platforms and scientific narratives that support brand differentiation and informed decision-making.
  • Clearly articulate the scientific rationale, context, and substantiation needs for key initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Partner cross-functionally to embed Medical & Scientific Communications (MSC) early in innovation and brand planning, providing scientific input to inform positioning and go-to-market considerations.
  • Translate complex scientific evidence into clear, credible communications tailored for consumers, healthcare professionals, and retail partners.
  • Ensure all scientific outputs are accurate, compliant, and aligned to the intended communication objectives, supporting broader business goals such as trust, engagement, and appropriate product understanding.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (M.S., PhD or equivalent) in nutrition, health sciences, public health, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years in scientific communications, medical affairs, or related field (CPG/dietary supplements preferred).
  • 5+ years of leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated success linking scientific communications to business strategy and commercial outcomes.
  • Proven ability to translate science into commercially impactful strategies and narratives.
  • Strong business acumen with ability to connect scientific work to revenue, conversion, and growth drivers.
  • Ability to define strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive cross-functional alignment.
  • Exceptional storytelling and communication skills (scientific + commercial audiences).
  • Experience engaging with HCPs, retailers, and cross-functional commercial teams.
  • Strong leadership, prioritization, and performance management capabilities.

Benefits

  • Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.
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Pharmavite

In 1971, Pharmavite pioneered the VMS category by creating quality supplements backed by science that offer consumers meaningful solutions to support their personal health and fill key nutrient gaps.Our sole purpose then and now is to bring the gift of health to life, by helping people achieve a healthier way of living. This purpose is our passion and priority.Driven by our purpose, Pharmavite has become an industry leader whose growing portfolio of brands including Nature Made®, MegaFood®, Nurish by Nature Made®, EQUELLE® and Uqora are trusted by consumers and healthcare professionals alike. Our legacy of making products rooted in quality and science is even more relevant today, as consumers are more focused than ever before on proactively supporting their health and wellness through efficacious products from trusted brands.As an industry leader, Pharmavite is dedicated to exploring the future of VMS by combining innovation and science to meet consumers’ evolving needs, working with partners to discover new phytonutrients, identifying new delivery formats, and focusing on women’s health.Based in California, Pharmavite is a subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1971
Los Angeles, California, USA
1.4K employees (104 in marketing)

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45.5%
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Headcount Trend

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Marketing Team

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87 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
4.9 years
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