Job Title: New Product Development Manager.

Location: HSR Layout Bangalore.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Experience Level: Mid Level.

Position Summary:.

- Lo Foods is looking for a passionate and skilled New Product Development Manager to drive innovation in our product range.

- The ideal candidate will play a key role in researching, formulating, and optimizing nutritious food products that align with our mission of delivering health-focused, high-quality food solutions.

- This role will also ensure compliance with food regulations, enhance consumer education, and support marketing strategies with scientific insights.

Key Responsibilities:.

Nutritional Research & Analysis:

- Conduct in-depth research on functional ingredients, emerging food trends, and their nutritional benefits.

- Analyze dietary patterns and consumer preferences to refine product development strategies.

- Assess the health impact of Lo Foods' products and recommend improvements.

Product Development & Formulation:

- Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and optimize innovative, nutrient-rich food products.

- Sensory evaluation skills to assess taste, texture, aroma, etc.

- Ensure formulations align with dietary guidelines, clean-label requirements, and regulatory standards.

- Enhance nutritional value while maintaining taste, texture, and shelf-life stability.

- Writing product specifications, process SOPs, and maintaining development records.

- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation.

- Ensure full compliance with FSSAI regulatory requirements.

- Assist in developing accurate nutrition labels and health claims as per regulatory guidelines.

- Maintain comprehensive records of research findings and product formulations.

Consumer Education & Communication:

- Provide scientific and nutritional support for marketing claims, product positioning, and branding.

- Develop engaging nutrition content for product packaging, websites, and promotional campaigns.

- Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to educate internal teams and external stakeholders.

Operational Efficiency:

- Implement strategies to streamline product research, testing, and development cycles.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance research and innovation efficiency.

Costing & Commercial Viability:

- Basic understanding of costings, pricing strategy, and feasibility analysis.

Qualifications & Skills:.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or a related field.

- Experience of 3-4 years in food product development, research, or regulatory compliance in an FMCG Company or manufacturing plant.

- Working knowledge of FSSAI guidelines, clean-label requirements, and food labeling regulations.

- Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and present nutritional data.

- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, and research tools for data management and analysis.

- Join Lo Foods in shaping the future of nutrition by combining science with innovation! Apply now.