Head of New Product Development

As the Head of New Product Development at a D2C organic essential food brand, your role will involve understanding the company's roots, strengths, and brand image to ensure that the products you envision align seamlessly with the brand's journey. You will be responsible for effective communication with internal stakeholders to facilitate the smooth transition of ideas from concept to launch. Your focus will be on creating honest, high-quality, clean-label products that are not only beneficial for consumers but also environmentally friendly. Collaboration with farmers, sourcing teams, and operations will be essential to maintain authenticity and quality throughout the production process. Additionally, you will be expected to integrate food science, nutrition knowledge, branding strategies, and customer preferences to develop products that build trust, enhance customer relationships, and make a significant impact in Indian and US markets. Working closely with the founders, you will be actively involved in problem-solving, innovation, and realizing ambitious goals. Key Responsibilities: - Understand the company's roots, strengths, and brand perception to develop products that align with its journey. - Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to facilitate the seamless transition of ideas into launched products. - Create high-quality, clean-label products that prioritize environmental sustainability and consumer well-being. - Collaborate with farmers, sourcing teams, and operations to ensure authenticity and quality at every stage. - Utilize food science, nutrition expertise, branding knowledge, and customer insights to develop impactful products. - Work directly with the founders on problem-solving, innovation, and ambitious product developments. Qualifications Required: - Strong background in food science, nutrition, or related fields. - Proficient in transforming ideas into market-ready, clean-label products. - Ability to balance business acumen with attention to detail. - Forward-looking, adaptable, and enthusiastic about developing products for diverse markets. - Demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and willingness to put in the necessary effort for meaningful change.,