New Product Development Lead, India

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Job title : New Product Development Lead, India Location: Mumbai Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally . Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets , we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com. Job Summary The New Product Development Lead – India will be responsible for introducing new products from the Global as well as from the Local innovation pipelines into the Indian market. Brands include Allegra, Buscogast, Dulcoflex, Enterogermina, Combiflam, and De Pura, He/she will leverage both the Sanofi Development Centers network as well as external development partners (CDMOs) based in India. Responsibilities cover the entire innovation life cycle, starting with participating in innovation workshops, producing working prototypes, and leading process scale-up from lab batches to pilot and production batches. The candidate will also be able to translate insights in consumer/markets into technical opportunities. He/she will demonstrate a high level of technical skill, leadership of partnering with external and internal cross functional teams, and project management aptitude. He/she must be a team player who can communicate on technical subjects with non-technical colleagues. Role Specific Responsibilities Lead the product development part of the innovation pipeline for Sanofi CHC in India, consisting of both internal developments within the Sanofi Development Centers network and external developments with CDMO partners based in India. Work with the Global and India R&D Brand leads to ensure that the new product developments are aligned with the innovation strategy, and with the Project Managers to prioritize time, budget, and resources to meet the project needs. Manage multiple priorities and the changing dynamics of projects and organizational needs. Work with external Partners (CDMOs) and internal partners (Sanofi CHC Development Centers) on new ingredients/technologies and new formulations/processes to develop new products to be introduced in India. Produce working prototypes, lead scale up of lab batches to pilot and production batches. Integrate technical knowledge, intuition, and experience to define and solve complex problems Work with the Regulatory, Safety, Clinical and QA teams to ensure that DCGI (Drug Controller General of India) requirements are met. Review technical documentation and development reports from CDMOs or Development Centers, conduct gap analysis and recommend corrective actions. Review deficiency letters and take corrective actions. Some business travel required (estimated 30%) Key Working Relationships Global R&D Brand Leads India R&D Brand Lead Regulatory, Safety, Clinical and QA teams Development Center Leads CDMOs Global Heads of Development Centers Education Qualifications/Technical Skills Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical sciences or other Healthcare Sciences required. B.S. – minimum 10 years’ experience, M.S – minimum 6 years’ experience, PhD-minimum 3 years will be considered. Good Communications Skills Experience Experience in New Product Development in either OTC /Pharmaceuticals or Fast Moving Consumer Goods, with track record of successfully developing and launching new products. Experience in developing relationship and successful completing product development projects with CDMOs in India. Experience in Process Development and/or Quality by Design, understanding how products critical quality attributes are driven by process parameters and materials attributes, conducing Design of Experiments, understanding process capability and establishing process validation. Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. W e Are Challengers.: We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things. All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. www.opella.com/en/careers Show more Show less