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Role Description

The Medical Advisor will provide clinical expertise across product development, consumer education, media representation, and marketing review. This physician will serve as a credible medical voice for the brand while ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory responsibility across all public-facing health content. This is a highly visible role ideal for a physician passionate about preventive health, health equity, and empowering Black women through education.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & Scientific Oversight
  • Advise on formulation strategy and ingredient selection for new and existing supplements
  • Review clinical research to support product claims and positioning
  • Provide guidance on dosing, safety considerations, contraindications, and target populations
  • Participate in product concept meetings and innovation strategy sessions
• Educational Programming
  • Host monthly virtual educational webinars (Zoom) including live Q&A sessions
  • Develop educational slide decks and talking points for consumer-facing sessions
  • Address topics related to women's health, preventive care, and culturally relevant medical concerns
• Content Creation & Review
  • Collaborate on educational social media content (Reels, carousels, short-form videos, lives)
  • Provide expert commentary on health topics relevant to BGV’s audience
  • Review health-related messaging and marketing materials, advertising copy, website content for medical accuracy
• Brand Representation
  • Represent Black Girl Vitamins at select conferences, health expos, and brand events
  • Participate in podcast interviews, media opportunities, and press features as the brand’s medical voice
  • Contribute quotes for press releases and thought leadership initiatives

Preferred Specialties

• OBGYN
• Uterine Fibroids
• Sports Medicine
• Oncology (Cancer prevention & survivorship)
• Dermatology (with emphasis on hair health and scalp conditions)

Physicians with demonstrated experience addressing health disparities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. medical license in good standing
• Board-certified physician (MD or DO)
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, media, or patient education preferred
• Comfort appearing on video and participating in live Q&A sessions
• Strong understanding of supplement regulations and evidence-based claims
• Passion for advancing health equity

Time Commitment

• Approximately 10–20 hours per month (may vary based on campaign cycles and product launches)
• Monthly webinar commitment required
• Occasional travel for events and conferences

Compensation

This is a paid independent contractor role. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, scope of work, and media participation. Speaking engagements and travel will be compensated separately as applicable.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven brand improving health outcomes for Black women
• Shape innovative supplement products grounded in science
• Amplify trusted medical education within a culturally relevant platform
• Expand your public voice through media and national brand visibility