Associate Manager R&D

We are looking for a skilled, innovative, and experienced food technologist to join our team as R&D Assistant Manager in Paonta Sahib. This pivotal role is centered on spearheading innovation in protein-based nutrition products, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in New Product Development (NPD) and Technology Transfer, with a strong focus on Nutraceuticals, Sports Nutrition, and Health Supplements. A deep understanding of formulation science, process innovation, and regulatory compliance is essential, along with a proven ability to transform scientific concepts into commercially viable products.

We are seeking someone with a solid background in food technology, particularly in protein applications, and a demonstrated track record of successfully scaling products from concept to market launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage New Product Development (NPD) projects for nutraceuticals —including dietary supplements, functional foods, and health beverages—within defined timelines.
• Develop innovative formulations across multiple dosage forms: tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, and liquids.
• Assess formulation feasibility and ensure strict compliance with FSSAI Nutraceutical Regulations, including adherence to ICMR RDA limits.
• Conduct lab-scale and pilot trials, ensuring seamless technology transfer to commercial manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Production to drive product success.
• Optimize formulations for cost-effectiveness, process efficiency, and sensory appeal (flavor, color, texture).
• Select ingredients and define quantities based on validated scientific literature and clinical research.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, including formulation records, trial reports, and stability data.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FSSAI, AYUSH, and relevant international standards.
• Support manufacturing scale-up, troubleshooting production challenges and ensuring smooth execution.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies to validate product quality and consumer acceptance.
• Manage raw material portfolios, including sourcing alternatives and evaluating supplier options.
• Develop taste-masking strategies for bitter or unpalatable ingredients to enhance consumer experience.
• Perform literature reviews, excipient selection, and compatibility studies to support formulation design.
• Design and validate nutritional information, label claims, and process flow diagrams.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including trial reports, BOMs, stability studies, and regulatory submission data.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge and project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.

Certifications & Training:

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Training in Food Safety and Quality Standards

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.