Compliance Specialist

The Role

The Compliance Specialist will be a cross-functional role combining aspects of science, product innovation, marketing, and law. This position, reporting to our Corporate Counsel within the Legal department, will support product formulations and claims across MaryRuth’s dietary supplements and personal care products by critically evaluating scientific research, helping the company bring to market innovative products with compelling, well-supported, and compliant claims. The Compliance Specialist will also develop claim substantiation documentation, review labeling and advertising, and translate complex scientific findings into clear recommendations that effectively inform both legal risk assessments and business decisions. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, remote position. PST working hours are preferred. The compensation range for this role is $85,000 to $100,000 USD/year.

Responsibilities

• Assess clinical studies and other scientific literature supporting dietary supplement ingredients and proposed claims; develop clear scientific conclusions and partner with Legal, Product Development, Marketing, and other teams to translate the evidence into compliant, compelling claim language.

• Prepare scientific substantiation materials and documentation supporting product claims for diverse audiences, including both internal stakeholders and external commercial partners.

• Evaluate product labels, website copy, social media posts, advertisements, and other materials for consistency with approved claims and applicable FDA, FTC, and other relevant requirements.

• Support product innovation by reviewing proposed formulations and “hero” ingredients, providing scientific insights that help inform compliant product development and business decisions.

• Work closely with company-wide teams to manage emerging domestic and international compliance and substantiation questions.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Travel (<5%) may be required on an as-needed basis with advance notice provided to the employee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology or another relevant field (or equivalent experience) is required.

• Minimum 2-3+ years of demonstrated experience in critically evaluating clinical studies and assessing the quality, relevance, and limitations of scientific evidence is required.

• 1-3 years of experience in the dietary supplement, functional food, consumer health, or a related industry and/or experience reviewing product labels, advertising, or scientific claim substantiation strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with FDA and FTC requirements governing product labeling and advertising, USDA organic regulations, third-party certifications, and related requirements is ideal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft or Google Suite is required; familiarity with AI-assisted research tools, project management software, or QMS/PLM platforms is a plus.

• Strong ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, practical conclusions for non-scientific internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail and the ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• This role involves sitting most of the time but may also involve moving for brief periods of time.

Benefits Summary

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.

• Paid sick time.

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Paid volunteer time off.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account - FSA.

• Company matched (4%) 401k.

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

• Employee and immediate-family discounts on all products (upon 60 & 90 days of employment).

The Culture at MaryRuth's

We are a fast-growing startup with a small, unified team that has a lot of fun and a big drive to change the world through our products. We are a health-conscious company with a focus on creating vegan and organic vitamins and supplements for everyone.

We believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, MaryRuth's celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

MaryRuth’s is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or trafficking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This commitment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, and termination. Where applicable, MaryRuth’s complies with local employment and labor laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

MaryRuth's is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please email PXCompliance@maryruths.com