Pharmavite

Get to know TJ Tugas III, M.A., Department Leader, Operations Manufacturing Trainer and Chair of our San Fernando, California facility’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee. As a proud member the LGBTQIA community, TJ shares what one of this year’s #PrideMonth themes, “Reflect. Empower. Unite,” means to him both personally and in the context of how he fosters a culture of belonging with his San Fernando colleagues. Our colleagues and culture really matter to us at Pharmavite, and we believe the best teams are diverse teams that reflect the consumers and communities we serve. For these reasons, our employees are encouraged and empowered to help us foster a culture of belonging, where employees can bring their whole selves to work. https://lnkd.in/gRJxPxU

Pharmavite's annual National Sales Meeting took place earlier this week in Columbus, Ohio, near our newest manufacturing facility that is under construction in New Albany and set to create more than 125 jobs at start up, which is expected for later this year.   Each year, our National Sales Meeting serves as an opportunity for our Sales team and key internal and external partners to collaborate on ways to continue to deliver high growth for our brands, particularly Nature Made and MegaFood.   To learn more about what we make, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZXVDT4u

This past Monday, Pharmavite’s EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Christine Burdick-Bell, spoke at NutraIngredients-USA’s #DSHEASummit, which explored the history of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the industry-defining law, and the Summit brought together both individuals who were in the room during the passage and implementation of DSHEA, as well as pioneers from across the dietary supplements industry. Christine, along with Scott Bass, Bob Durkin, Jim Emme, Loren Israelsen, and George Paraskevakos, participated in a panel expertly moderated by Stephen Daniells to discuss the future of dietary supplement regulation and what it could and should look like.

In addition to the $1 million grant that Pharmavite awarded to The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults nationwide, members of the Pharmavite and Bonafide Health teams also supported JED by attending the organization's annual gala this past Monday. In addition to raising $3.9 million to support JED’s mission, the sold-out event honored JED's co-founder Phillip M. Satow with the 2024 Visionary Award, which was presented by Robert Kraft, CEO of the New England Patriots and JED Gala Chair. JED also recognized two outstanding students, Rick Yang and Areli Rosales, as the 2024 JED Student Voice of Mental Health Award winners. For more information about JED’s academic programs, mental health resources, and ways to donate, visit jedfoundation.org. https://lnkd.in/g2-AVH3c

Today, Pharmavite announced that it awarded a $1 million grant to The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults nationwide. The unrestricted grant will expand JED's life-saving work currently reaching over 1,200 schools, districts, and campuses, reaching more than 6.5 million students from pre-K through college and beyond. Our contribution will allow JED to accelerate work in its mission-driven focus areas that includes equipping individuals, strengthening schools, and mobilizing communities. As a company committed to health and well-being that believes that good health should be within reach for all, Pharmavite is proud to support JED’s critical work to support the emotional and mental health of youth nationwide. For more information about JED’s academic programs, mental health resources, and ways to donate, visit jedfoundation.org. https://lnkd.in/g2-AVH3c

Recently, Mr. Makoto Inoue, President and Representative Director of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Representative Director, COO of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., Pharmavite’s parent company, visited Bonafide Health, the newest addition to Pharmavite’s market-leading portfolio of women’s health brands. During his visit, Mr. Inoue shared more about Otsuka’s priorities and commitment to women’s health, as well as connected with members of the Bonafide team to find opportunities to collaborate on a global level. To learn more about Otsuka, visit: https://lnkd.in/g3WX_Miu

We’re excited to announce that Pharmavite's EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Christine Burdick-Bell, will be speaking in Salt Lake City at the #DSHEASummit 2024 on June 10. This Summit will explore the history of DSHEA and the personalities and backroom discussions that forged the industry-defining law - from the people who were actually in the room during the passage and implementation of DSHEA! For more information, go to: https://lnkd.in/g5B2idEf

This past Thursday, Bonafide Health, one of Pharmavite’s leading women’s health brands, attended and sponsored the annual Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) Awards Gala in Washington, D.C., which honored Maria Shriver, Shontelle Dodson, PharmD and Janine Austin Clayton, MD, FARVO. Bonafide is a women’s healthcare company that is creating a new standard and era in managing the journey of menopause with first-of-its-kind, evidence-based, over-the-counter products. Bonafide has an unwavering commitment to quality and science and continues to seek new ways to contribute to the field of women’s health research, as well as to work with organizations such as SWHR. https://hellobonafide.com/

Celebrate #EarthMonth with MegaFood, our brand that is a certified B Corporation that crafts nutrient-rich, planet-first vitamins and supplements made with real food. Year round, MegaFood is passionate about making a positive impact on the planet with partnerships such as Women's Earth Alliance, National Young Farmers Coalition, Soil Carbon Accrual Project (SCAP) and rePurpose Global. Earlier this year, MegaFood also became a member of 1% for the Planet, where the company has committed 1% of its annual sales to environmental partners around the globe. Learn more about MegaFood’s impact: http://megafood.com/impact

In 2020, Pharmavite launched the Operations Accelerated Career Experience (ACE), a three-year intensive career development experience designed to accelerate technical, management, and leadership skills of our Operations workforce. We are pleased to share that we have our first program graduate, Daniel Flores! In his three years, Danny worked on several cross-functional rotations across our California and Alabama sites demonstrating exceptional dedication, talent, and leadership. His diverse knowledge and skillset make him a valuable member of our team and we are pleased to share that Danny accepted a position with Pharmavite as Capital Projects Manager in Corporate Operations Engineering! Danny will be based in our West Hills office. Congratulations to Danny on this significant achievement, whose journey embodies the spirit of the ACE Program! View our current job openings here: https://lnkd.in/gRJxPxU