Head of Research And Development

Traya Health is an innovative health and wellness company specializing in holistic hair care solutions that combine cosmetic, ayurvedic, and pharmaceutical approaches. The mission of Traya Health is to provide effective, science-backed treatments that address the root causes of hair concerns through personalized care regimens. As the Research & Development Team Lead at Traya Health, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's product innovation strategy across cosmetic, ayurvedic, and pharmaceutical categories. This position requires a unique blend of scientific expertise, creative problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership to develop groundbreaking hair care formulations that align with the holistic treatment philosophy of Traya Health. Your key responsibilities will include leading the end-to-end development of new products, from conceptualization to market launch, ensuring alignment with consumer needs and company strategy. You will be tasked with developing and optimizing formulations for hair care products by integrating Ayurveda, Allopathy, and modern science. Ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing clinical trials and efficacy studies, and collaborating closely with marketing, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams will also be part of your role. As the ideal candidate for this position, you should have a background in FMCG/Pharma with an understanding of Ayurveda. A PhD or Master's degree in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field, along with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in R&D within personal care, pharmaceutical, or related industries is required. You should have a proven track record of successful product development and commercialization, experience managing cross-functional R&D teams and projects, and a strong understanding of hair biology, scalp conditions, and treatment modalities. Furthermore, your leadership skills should include exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, strong project management capabilities, outstanding communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively in a matrix organization. Experience in personalized or customized product development, clinical testing, digital tools for formulation management, natural and sustainable ingredient sourcing, and knowledge of Indian regulatory environment for personal care and pharmaceuticals would be considered desirable qualifications for this role. If you are a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for innovation and scientific excellence in the field of hair care product development, we invite you to join Traya Health as the Head of Research & Development and contribute to our mission of providing holistic solutions for hair concerns.,