Job Description

Location: Remote

Department: Science & Research

At Novi, we’re catalyzing the shift to values-based shopping. We envision a world of trustworthy CPG products for healthier people and planet. We build technology that helps leading retailers (e.g. Target, Sephora, Amazon, and Bloomingdale’s) better market the world’s most visionary and sustainable brands (e.g. Supergoop, Ritual, Method, Ceremonia, K18, Cocofloss, Henry Rose, Seventh Generation, Drunk Elephant).

We’re a female-founded company helmed by a diverse team of data scientists, chemists, technologists, and CPG strategists. We’re also parents, veterans, marathoners, DIY-ers, pilots, salsa dancers, rubik’s cube champions, and sustainability obsessives. We draw on experience from companies like BCG, Target, Beautycounter, UL, NielsenIQ, Amazon, Yelp, Eventbrite, WeWork, Upwork, and NASA.

Novi is headquartered in the SF Bay Area with offices in LA and presences in NYC, Nashville, and Toronto. We’re backed by leading venture capital firms Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Maveron Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, and Tiger Global; clean living pioneer Jessica Alba; and the board members and founders of Clorox, P&G, The Honest Company, Wealthfront, OpenTable, Gilt Groupe, and Eventbrite.

While we started in the Personal Care & Beauty industry, we’re now serving an expanding list of categories including Household Essentials, Packaged Food & Beverage, Baby, Pet Care, and Vitamins & Supplements. With surging demand for more transparent and sustainable consumer packaged goods, the opportunity is vast – a $5.5 billion market in 2024.

The Senior Manager, Science & Research bridges high-level strategy with day-to-day scientific and operational execution, ensuring both scientific rigor and operational excellence in Novi’s data and solutions. As an operational leader, this role will oversee team structure, processes, and performance, enabling the Science & Research function to scale effectively.

You will manage research initiatives, develop internal systems and SOPs, guide a growing team, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation, credibility, and efficiency. You’ll also serve as a scientific advisor to internal and external stakeholders, including supporting sales and product strategy.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong scientific background who thrives in a fast-paced tech-driven environment.

• Lead and oversee research initiatives that enhance Novi’s data capabilities, scientific credibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Build, manage, and optimize team operations including process development, performance management, and resource planning.
• Manage complex research projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with Novi’s business objectives.
• Provide technical and regulatory expertise to support Novi’s data integrity and product assessments.
• Drive Novi’s expansion into new categories, starting with food and dietary supplements, by conducting regulatory research and establishing compliance frameworks.
• Act as a bridge between the Science & Research team and other departments, ensuring scientific insights inform product development, customer engagement, and marketing content.
• Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to internal teams, including sales and product, translating complex scientific concepts into actionable business insights.
• Support sales and customer success teams in customer interactions, providing scientific credibility that drives engagement and trust.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory trends, green chemistry, and sustainability insights to inform Novi’s scientific strategy.
• Ensure the team has the necessary tools, methodologies, and resources to conduct rigorous scientific analysis and maintain data integrity.
• Engage with regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and industry organizations to strengthen Novi’s scientific presence and partnerships.

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field such as Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in scientific research, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading scientific teams and managing research projects in regulated industries.
• Operational leadership experience, including building team processes, managing KPIs, and supporting team development.
• Experience in consumer goods, food, dietary supplements, or sustainability sectors is highly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as FDA, EU REACH, Prop 65, and food/dietary supplement regulations.
• Familiarity with green chemistry, environmental impact assessment, and global regulations related to sustainability and greenwashing.
• Analytical skills with proficiency in scientific methodology, data analysis, and research design.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify and translate complex scientific topics for non-technical audiences.
• Adaptable, proactive, and motivated by solving ambiguous, high-impact challenges in a fast-moving startup environment.

$100,000 - $150,000

Dependent on geographic location and past experience

We believe in “whole people”— bringing your whole self to work— and fostering an environment of “personal sustainability”, where you can incorporate self-care, flexibility, support, and continued learning into your every day.

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Unlimited Vacation
• The Week Between Christmas & New Years Off
• Remote Hardware Bonus and Work From Home Stipend
• And much more…

How to Apply

If you’re interested, please email careers@noviconnect.com with the following information:

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