About Black Girl Vitamins
Black Girl Vitamins (BGV) is a wellness brand dedicated to improving health outcomes for Black women through targeted, science-backed supplements and culturally relevant education. We believe representation in healthcare matters — and that Black women deserve access to trusted, credible information delivered by experts who understand their lived experience.
As we expand our product innovation and educational platform, we are seeking a licensed, board-certified physician to serve as a Medical Advisor to the brand.
Role Overview
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
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
We are particularly seeking physicians with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
OBGYN
Uterine Fibroids
Sports Medice
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.
Why Join Black Girl Vitamins?
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
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