Summary:

- We are looking for an experienced and innovative Manager - NPD and R&D to lead the development of personal care, skin care, hair care, baby care, hygiene care cosmetics, aerosol, and industrial products.

- This role will involve formulating products within cost-effective and time-bound delivery while ensuring compliance with GMP norms, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development: Formulate and develop products in personal care, skin care, hair care, baby care, hygiene care, cosmetics, aerosol, and industrial products in line with GMP norms and quality standards.

Product Ideation & Market Research: Lead ideation sessions for new products and conduct thorough market research to understand customer needs and identify trends.

Customer Engagement: Manage customer relationships, conduct reviews, visits, and product testing to ensure customer satisfaction and meet specific requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, formulation, and marketing teams to develop product concepts, define specifications, and ensure alignment with market demands.

Project Management: Oversee the product development lifecycle, ensuring projects meet timelines, stay within budget, and hit key milestones.

Approval & Compliance: Review and approve product designs, packaging, and labelling, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Prototyping & Testing: Manage the testing and evaluation of product prototypes and samples, adjusting formulations as necessary based on testing feedback.

Manufacturing Liaison: Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production and timely delivery of new products.

Product Launches: Lead the planning and execution of product launches, collaborating with the sales and marketing teams to ensure successful market entry and penetration.

Continuous Improvement: Assess the performance of existing products and suggest improvements to maintain competitiveness and market relevance.

Costing & Raw Material Knowledge: Have a strong understanding of product costing and the raw materials required for manufacturing, while developing products within the customer's budget.

Market Competition: Analyze the market competition, comparing the company's products with competitors' offerings and adjusting strategies accordingly.

R&D Documentation & Reporting: Document all phases of the R&D process and maintain accurate records for future reference and reporting.

Laboratory & Equipment Management: Ensure the proper functioning of R&D laboratories and testing equipment, overseeing procurement, calibration, and maintenance in a cost-effective manner.

Quality Assurance Support: Work alongside marketing and quality assurance teams to address technical and quality-related issues raised by customers.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Education:

- Master's degree in Chemistry/Pharmacy; Ph.D in Chemistry preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum 7 years in product development, with a preference for experience in the beauty care and cosmetics industry.

Skills:

- Strong product costing knowledge.

- Excellent understanding of raw materials, packaging, and manufacturing processes.

- Proficient in MS Office and related software tools.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently, manage projects, and exercise creativity.