Job Title: Senior Manager / Manager - Botanist Department: R&D Job description We are seeking a skilled Botanist to support our FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) product development by researching and sourcing plant-based ingredients, ensuring quality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in plant sciences, raw material sourcing, and botanical formulations, playing a key role in the innovation and development of herbal, food, beverage, personal care, and wellness products. Key Responsibilities: Conduct research on plant-based ingredients for use in personal care, cosmetics, and other FMCG products. Herbs identification and sourcing Collaborate with R&D, product development, and procurement teams to source high quality and sustainable botanical raw materials. Analyze the chemical composition, benefits, and potential applications of various plants and extracts. Analysis of validated herbs/medicinal plants for Ayurvedic formulations Phytochemical analysis of herbs Ensure compliance with industry regulations, certifications (e.g., organic, fair trade), and safety standards. Develop new formulations or enhance existing ones using botanical extracts, essential oils, and plant derivatives. Work closely with suppliers to evaluate ingredient quality, traceability, and ethical sourcing practices. Maintaining relationship with existing vendors , developing new vendors for managing sourcing schedule. Stay updated on industry trends, scientific advancements, and market demands in plant-based products. Support sustainability initiatives by researching eco-friendly and renewable plant based alternatives Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Botany, Plant Science, Agriculture, Biotechnology, or a related field. Experience in botanical research, plant-based product development, or ingredient sourcing within the FMCG sector. Knowledge of phytochemistry, plant extraction methods, and botanical formulations Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FDA, FSSAI, EU Regulations, USDA Organic, or COSMOS certification. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess ingredient efficacy and safety. Excellent collaboration skills to work across departments including R&D, procurement and marketing. Preferred Qualifications: Proven & Significant experience in Taxonomy Experience of working with R&D Team, for appropriate material selection for specific formulation. Ph.D / M.Sc. in relevant field. Experience working with herbal supplements, functional foods, beverages, or cosmetics. Understanding of good agricultural and collection practices (GACP) and sustainable sourcing. Knowledge of herbal pharmacology, ethnobotany, or nutraceuticals. Familiarity with lab testing methods and plant-based ingredient stability Work Environment & Benefits: Opportunity to work on innovative, plant-based FMCG products. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, researchers, and product developers. Professional development opportunities in the rapidly growing natural and organic products sector.
