Company Name: 
Highlife Nutrition
 
Company Description: 
At Highlife, we’re on a mission to empower our consumers to live their best lives. We’re scouring the globe to source the highest-quality ingredients tailored to enhance their lifestyle, with a special focus on healthy aging. We believe that thriving goes beyond just taking supplements—it requires a strong and fortified body and mind. Our approach is crafted to help our consumers cut through brain fog, quiet anxiety, boost energy, and sharpen focus. From digestive health to cognitive performance, we’re offering holistic solutions that promote comprehensive well-being. We advocate for a panoramic approach to longevity, where healthy habits are enriched—not dependent on—our premium supplements. We’re committed to giving our consumers the tools they need to truly experience the Highlife. 
 
Business Industry: 
Manufacturer/Contract Manufacturer/Marketer
 
Job Title: 
Research & Development Consultant
 
Experience:
Director
 
Job Function: 
Consulting
 
Employment Type: 
Contract
 
Job Description: 
Location: 
Remote with occasional travel 

About the Role: 
We are seeking an experienced and innovative R&D Consultant to join our dynamic team at Highlife. As we continue to expand our product line, particularly focusing on a new gut and liver health supplement, we need a visionary R&D Consultant who can guide us in sourcing the highest quality ingredients and ensuring our products are effective, bioavailable, and aligned with our mission of enhancing wellness and longevity.
 
Responsibilities:

• Lead the research and development of Highlife’s portfolio of supplements with an initial focus on GI and liver health (supplement). 
• Identify and source the highest quality, bioavailable ingredients. 
• Collaborate with our manufacturing partners to ensure product efficacy and safety. 
• Conduct and oversee testing to validate the safety and health benefits of the nutritional ingredients and final product formulations 
• Provide expert advice on formulation, ingredient interactions (synergy), product stability and dosing (and innovative wellness solutions). 
• Stay updated on the latest scientific research and industry trends in wellness and longevity. 
• Assist in regulatory compliance with manufacturing processes, quality control, and evidence-based health claims support

• Advanced degree in biochemistry, pharmacology, nutrition, or a related field with a minimum 7 years experience. 
• Proven experience in R&D, particularly within the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or functional foods industries with a track record of successful product development. 
• Strong knowledge of ingredient sourcing, safety, oral bioavailability, nutrient interactions, and product formulation.