NPD Executive (FMCG/OTC/Healthcare)

As an NPD Executive in the FMCG industry, you will play a crucial role in the product development process. Your responsibilities will include assisting in creating new product concepts, formulating products, and overseeing their commercialization. You will also be tasked with managing finished product and packaging specifications to ensure they align with quality and regulatory standards. Quality assurance will be a key aspect of your role, involving conducting checks on both semi-finished and finished products. You will collaborate with various teams to address compliance issues and resolve any non-compliance issues that may arise. Additionally, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving artworks, pre-printing proofs, and packaging material samples in coordination with design and printing teams. Vendor coordination will be another important aspect of your job, as you will work closely with suppliers to procure packaging materials that meet specifications and timelines. Maintaining detailed documentation of product development activities, including specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and artwork approvals, will be essential. You will also need to prepare reports for analysis and evaluation purposes. Collaborating across functions will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of new product development and launches. You will work closely with R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Production teams to streamline processes and address any challenges that may arise. Identifying and resolving manufacturing and packaging defects will be part of your responsibilities, with a focus on implementing effective corrective actions. Coordinating product testing with independent laboratories and following up on analysis reports will also be part of your role. Ensuring regulatory compliance, including meeting labeling, barcode, and packaging material standards, will be essential to guarantee product quality and adherence to regulations. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams will be critical to your success in this role.,