New Product Development Lead About the Company LightYears Health is the future of preventive healthcare for India’s 400 million+ Indians over 40 years of age. We’re launching India’s first platform of health solutions to address aging-related health concerns such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and healthy transition to menopause. The LightYears R&D team includes PhDs from across the country, who have studied at prestigious institutions such as IIT Delhi and Jamia Hamdard University. LightYears was incubated at MIT. Our Culture 1. Question the status quo: we question the way things are done and encourage people to try new ways of doing things, as long as the risks are calculated. 2. Transparency: We believe in an environment of complete transparency. There are no wrong questions and feedback doesn’t need to be supercoated. 3. Go-getter spirit: We’re dealing with big problems and competitors with deep pockets. You’re joining a team that solves difficult problems with creativity and hustle. 4. Obsessed with finding and solving consumer pain points: As a team, we’re fixated on serving our consumers, and keeping the consumer needs before all else. We formulate products keeping in mind a big value proposition for the consumer. What Are Your Responsibilities? 1. Lead NPD strategy and roadmap: a. Lead NPD initiatives from ideation through commercialization: concept generation, formulation, sampling, packaging, shelf-life validation, regulatory compliance, getting product launch ready b. Track project timelines and budgets, reporting status updates and proactively flagging risks c. Conduct market research, analyze market trends and interpret consumer insights to identify area of opportunity for new product launches d. Benchmark competitors and perform gap analysis to shape product strategy 2. Supply chain management: a. Identify, vet and partner with manufacturers for new product development and manufacturing b. Collaborate on packaging innovation, material selection and design optimization c. Liaise with ingredient suppliers and co-manufacturers to develop and improve formulations 3. Regulatory Compliance, testing and quality assurance: a. Oversee sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, quality assurance tests, and pilot production runs b. Ensure all products comply with food safety regulations c. Implement quality control protocols at each stage of development and manufacturing. 4. Launch & Post-Launch Monitoring: a. Coordinate go-to-market strategy with marketing and sales teams, including product positioning and pricing b. After launch, track key performance metrics, collect consumer feedback, and drive iterative improvements What Qualifications Are We Looking For? 1. Bachelor's degree is required preferably in food sciences, biotechnology, or nutrition. 2. 2-3 years of experience either foods new product development (ideally consumer health) is required. 3. Technical understanding of food science and engineering 4. Experience in project management Location & Nature of Work 1. This is an in-person role in either our Gurugram or Mumbai office. 2. Our working hours are in-person Monday-Friday and remote on Saturdays. What Qualities Are We Looking For? 1. Hustler. We are a team of hustlers, and we are looking to grow the team with people who have a go-getter mentality for the goals they set. 2. A keen learner. We’re looking for people who are willing to learn new hard and soft skills on the job. A new company offers many challenges and opportunities, and each presents you with steep learning curves. We are looking for a candidate who embraces the learning process. 3. Agility and Adaptability. As we launch in the market, our operations will be nimble and you will be required to adapt to changing market situations, growing operations, and pivoting product strategies. 4. Creative Thinking. You will be required to think of unconventional solutions for problems we have. We’re solving big, fuzzy problems and we’re looking for unconventional thinkers to solve these problems. How to Take This Forward? If you are interested in applying for this position, email us your resume at talent@elevateconsumer.com. After reviewing all applications, we will reach out to selected candidates for an in-person interview. If you have any further questions, you can email us at talent@elevateconsumer.com.

Who we are. At LightYears Health, we craft specialized nutrition products rooted in cutting-edge science for healthy, active ageing. We are building the future of preventive healthcare in India. We see ageing not as a battle to fight, but as a journey to master. With nutrition products for your body’s evolving needs, LightYears Health helps you thrive at every age. Our products target ageing’s core challenges – from muscle mass maintenance and joint health to osteoporosis and menopause – empowering you to remain active through the years. With LightYears, every year ahead is lighter, brighter, and full of possibility. The LightYears R&D team includes PhDs from nationwide who have studied at prestigious institutions such as IIT Delhi and Jamia Hamdard University. LightYears was incubated at MIT Sloan (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Values that matter to us. Question the status quo: we question the way things are done and encourage people to try new ways of doing things, as long as the risks are calculated. Transparency: We believe in an environment of complete, radical transparency. There are no wrong questions. Go-getter spirit: We’re dealing with big problems and competitors with deep pockets. You’re joining a team that solves difficult problems with creativity and hustle. Obsessed with finding and solving consumer pain points: As a team, we’re fixated on serving our consumers and keeping the consumer's needs before all else. Be nimble & get your hands dirty: we’re at a stage of growth, where agility and nimbleness are essential. This requires our team at every level to get their hands dirty to get work done. The role. TL;DR: the ask is simple: we are looking for someone who can help us bring to life ground-breaking content for our communities, social media, and ads. Wait, so what does this mean? Conceptualizing groundbreaking content: You will be working with our Brand Strategist and our founder to come up with campaign themes for our social media presence. Sourcing talent for our ads and creatives: Sourcing creators/actors for ads and collaborating with creators/fitness specialists/nutritionists/doctors for content pieces. Co-ordinating shoots and edits: co-ordinating shoots, edits for quicker turnaround reels. While we work with video editors for ad reels, we will require you to edit some quicker social media reels on platforms like InShot. Managing static content: working in collaboration with our design lead to develop static content pieces. (The bare minimum) qualifications. Bachelor's degree. 2-3 years in content creation, marketing or anything ‘content’ related. Traits we value. Creative Thinking. You will be required to think of unconventional solutions for problems we have. We’re solving big, fuzzy problems and we’re looking for unconventional thinkers to help solve different parts of these problems. Hustler. We are a team of hustlers, and we are looking to grow the team with people who have a go-getter mentality for the goals they set. A Keen Learner. We’re looking for people who are willing to learn new hard and soft skills on the job. A new company offers many challenges and opportunities, and each presents you with a steep learning curve. We are looking for a candidate who embraces the learning process. Agility and Adaptability. As we launch in the market, our operations will be nimble and you will be required to adapt to changing consumer behaviour, new market trends and pivoting product strategies. You will also be required to get your hands dirty. It could mean learning how to use an AI video app to get a video creative made or editing a reel on inshot yourself. An interest in health and fitness. We are building a team of healthcare geeks and an interest in the latest trends in nutrition, health, longevity, and healthy ageing is preferred (though not required). Interested? Take the leap! If you are interested in applying for this position, email us your resume and a brief paragraph on why you’re a good fit (we’re not considering any applications without this) at talent@elevateconsumer.com. After reviewing all applications, we will contact selected candidates for an in-person interview. If you have any further questions, you can email us at talent@elevateconsumer.com.

As the New Product Development Lead at LightYears Health, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of preventive healthcare for over 400 million Indians above 40 years of age. Our innovative platform focuses on addressing aging-related health concerns such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and healthy transition to menopause. You will be part of a dynamic R&D team consisting of PhDs from renowned institutions like IIT Delhi and Jamia Hamdard University, with roots at MIT. Our culture at LightYears Health revolves around four key principles: 1. **Question the status quo**: We encourage innovative thinking and new approaches while ensuring calculated risk-taking. 2. **Transparency**: We believe in fostering an environment of complete transparency, where questions are welcomed and feedback is valued for its honesty. 3. **Go-getter spirit**: Join a team that tackles significant challenges with creativity and determination, despite competition from well-funded rivals. 4. **Consumer-centric approach**: Our focus is on understanding and addressing consumer pain points, prioritizing consumer needs while formulating products with compelling value propositions. **Responsibilities:** - Lead the New Product Development (NPD) strategy and roadmap, overseeing initiatives from concept generation to commercialization. - Manage supply chain by identifying manufacturers, collaborating on packaging innovation, and liaising with suppliers. - Ensure regulatory compliance, conduct quality assurance tests, and oversee the launch and post-launch monitoring processes. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in food sciences, biotechnology, or nutrition. - 2-3 years of experience in new product development, preferably in the consumer health sector. - Technical understanding of food science, project management expertise, and familiarity with regulatory compliance. **Location & Work Nature:** - In-person role based in Gurugram or Mumbai offices, working Monday to Friday in-person and remote on Saturdays. **Desired Qualities:** - **Hustler**: Demonstrate a proactive and goal-oriented mindset. - **Keen Learner**: Embrace challenges and opportunities for continuous growth. - **Agility and Adaptability**: Be prepared to navigate evolving market scenarios and product strategies. - **Creative Thinking**: Offer innovative solutions to complex problems in a fast-paced environment. To apply for this position, please send your resume to talent@elevateconsumer.com. We will contact shortlisted candidates for further interviews. For any inquiries, reach out to us at the same email address.,

Who we are. At LightYears Health, we craft specialized nutrition products rooted in cutting-edge science for healthy, active ageing. We are building the future of preventive healthcare in India. We see ageing not as a battle to fight, but as a journey to master. With nutrition products for your bodys evolving needs, LightYears Health helps you thrive at every age. Our products target ageings core challenges from muscle mass maintenance and joint health to osteoporosis and menopause empowering you to remain active through the years. With LightYears, every year ahead is lighter, brighter, and full of possibility. The LightYears R&D team includes PhDs from nationwide who have studied at prestigious institutions such as IIT Delhi and Jamia Hamdard University. LightYears was incubated at MIT Sloan (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Values that matter to us. Question the status quo: we question the way things are done and encourage people to try new ways of doing things, as long as the risks are calculated. Transparency: We believe in an environment of complete, radical transparency. There are no wrong questions. Go-getter spirit: Were dealing with big problems and competitors with deep pockets. Youre joining a team that solves difficult problems with creativity and hustle. Obsessed with finding and solving consumer pain points: As a team, were fixated on serving our consumers and keeping the consumer&aposs needs before all else. Be nimble & get your hands dirty: were at a stage of growth, where agility and nimbleness are essential. This requires our team at every level to get their hands dirty to get work done. The role. TL;DR: the ask is simple: we are looking for someone who can help us bring to life ground-breaking content for our communities, social media, and ads. Wait, so what does this mean Conceptualizing groundbreaking content: You will be working with our Brand Strategist and our founder to come up with campaign themes for our social media presence. Sourcing talent for our ads and creatives: Sourcing creators/actors for ads and collaborating with creators/fitness specialists/nutritionists/doctors for content pieces. Co-ordinating shoots and edits: co-ordinating shoots, edits for quicker turnaround reels. While we work with video editors for ad reels, we will require you to edit some quicker social media reels on platforms like InShot. Managing static content: working in collaboration with our design lead to develop static content pieces. (The bare minimum) qualifications. Bachelor&aposs degree. 2-3 years in content creation, marketing or anything content related. Traits we value. Creative Thinking. You will be required to think of unconventional solutions for problems we have. Were solving big, fuzzy problems and were looking for unconventional thinkers to help solve different parts of these problems. Hustler. We are a team of hustlers, and we are looking to grow the team with people who have a go-getter mentality for the goals they set. A Keen Learner. Were looking for people who are willing to learn new hard and soft skills on the job. A new company offers many challenges and opportunities, and each presents you with a steep learning curve. We are looking for a candidate who embraces the learning process. Agility and Adaptability. As we launch in the market, our operations will be nimble and you will be required to adapt to changing consumer behaviour, new market trends and pivoting product strategies. You will also be required to get your hands dirty. It could mean learning how to use an AI video app to get a video creative made or editing a reel on inshot yourself. An interest in health and fitness. We are building a team of healthcare geeks and an interest in the latest trends in nutrition, health, longevity, and healthy ageing is preferred (though not required). Interested Take the leap! If you are interested in applying for this position, email us your resume and a brief paragraph on why youre a good fit (were not considering any applications without this) at [HIDDEN TEXT]. After reviewing all applications, we will contact selected candidates for an in-person interview. If you have any further questions, you can email us at [HIDDEN TEXT]. Show more Show less