Manager - Research & Development (Fragrance & Product Innovation)

Role Overview: As the R&D Manager for Fragrance & Product Innovation at Vedic Cosmeceuticals Pvt. Ltd., your primary responsibility will be to lead the Research & Development function in developing innovative, compliant, and market-relevant personal care and cosmeceutical products. Your focus will be on integrating fragrance development and customization, overseeing formulation development, fragrance integration, product stability, and regulatory compliance for third-party manufacturing clients. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the end-to-end formulation process for skincare, haircare, and other personal care products. - Innovate new product concepts based on market trends and client briefs. - Customize products for third-party clients based on brand identity and positioning. - Work closely with fragrance houses and suppliers to develop or select fragrances suitable for different product types. - Evaluate olfactory performance in formulations to ensure product sensorial quality and fragrance stability. - Engage with third-party clients to understand product briefs and technical expectations. - Oversee stability, microbial, and packaging compatibility testing of new formulations. - Ensure all formulations comply with local and international cosmetic regulations. - Lead and mentor the R&D lab team to execute formulations, pilot batches, and scale-ups. Qualification Required: - Degree in Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field. - Minimum 8 years of experience in cosmetic R&D, with proven work in fragrance-led product development. - Strong knowledge of formulation chemistry, fragrance interactions, raw materials, and cosmetic trends. - Hands-on experience with third-party/private label product development. - Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills. - Knowledge of regulatory norms such as BIS, EU Cosmetic Regulations, and FDA. - Familiarity with working alongside fragrance houses.,