Your MissionAs the Head of Research & Development at Aonic, you will be a key member of our founding team, driving the development of innovative supplement formulations and consumer goods. By integrating our AI-powered health companion app, your leadership will enable the creation of personalized supplements, functional beverages, and cutting-edge consumer products. You will oversee the entire supplement formulation process, from ingredient sourcing to flavor development, ensuring our products are primed for mass production. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will collaborate with our tech team and senior leadership, including the Head of Marketing, to achieve our ambitious goals.
Your Responsibilities- Lead the end-to-end formulation process for our personalized supplement programs as well as our functional consumer goods.
- Build and lead a team of world-class science and bioengineering experts.
- Source high-quality ingredients and build lasting relationships with vendors and production partners.
- Develop and optimize taste formulations to meet consumer preferences.
- Ensure all formulations are ready for mass production and meet quality standards.
- Collaborate closely with the Operations Team to coordinate production and logistics.
- Stay updated with the latest research, science, industry, and market trends, applying these insights to new product development.
- Attend and promote Aonic at leading supplement and functional consumer goods conferences.
- Develop innovative product concepts and present them to the executive team.
- Collaborate with our in-house AI product development team to enhance the personalization of our products.
- Build an AI-powered database of the interplay between biomarkers, outcomes, ingredients, and studies.
- Coordinate cross-departmental efforts for product launches, ensuring compliance, accurate labeling, and effective marketing materials.
- Be part of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the overall strategy, culture and success of Aonic.
Your Profile- 10+ years of experience in product formulation within the vitamins, minerals, pre/probiotics, protein and/or longevity field.
- 5+ years of experience in building and leading a team successfully.
- Proven track record of formulating successful products that deliver on their promises and sell well in the market.
- Extensive national network of contacts within the supplement industry, including ingredient suppliers and production partners.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for dietary supplements and consumer goods.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work onsite in our office in downtown San Francisco, CA.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Your Benefits- Competitive cash & equity compensation: Compelling cash combination to reward the hard work you put into Aonic, complemented by an attractive stock option plan so that you can benefit from Aonic's success. Cash compensation for this role is $160-220k.
- Comprehensive health plan: Competitive medical, and vision packages, together with 401k matching.
- Work hard and rest well: Fifteen days of paid-time-off (PTO) every year plus federal holidays off.
- Dynamic Team Environment: Join a world-class team focused on building towards a massive vision and delivering exceptional service to our customers.
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