8.0 - 13.0 years

8 - 15 Lacs

Kolkata, Coimbatore

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Key Responsibilities: Product Development & Sensory Innovation Lead the formulation, pilot trials, and commercialization of innovative premix and dry-mix nutraceuticals. Develop and refine flavour profiles using botanicals, bioactives, and natural essences. Conduct structured sensory evaluations and reduce rejection rates through scientific feedback integration. Scientific Research & Market Insight Track global and regional market trends to drive innovation and new product ideas. Conduct literature reviews, ingredient functionality studies, and competitive benchmarking. Generate a robust product pipeline aligned with functional and clean-label trends. Process Optimization & Scale-Up Lead process development from lab to plant, ensuring optimal scale-up and production efficiency. Collaborate with QA, manufacturing, and marketing teams to address formulation challenges and improve go-to-market timelines. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation Ensure 100% adherence to quality, safety, and documentation protocols (GMP, FSSAI, ISO). Support regulatory dossier preparation and coordinate with compliance bodies. Maintain accurate formulation, testing, and process documentation. Scientific Communication & IP Support Draft technical reports, whitepapers, and assist in patent strategy. Liaise with academic/research institutions and international collaborators. Must Have: Education: B.Sc/M.Sc- Food technology, Phd food technology is preferable. Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in NPD, scientific formulation, and nutraceutical innovation . Expertise in premix and dry-mix formulation , sensory evaluation, and ingredient functionality. Strong knowledge of GMP, FSSAI, USFDA, EMA, and SOPs . Hands-on experience in pilot-scale development and commercial scale-up . Proven success in managing cross-functional product development teams . Good to Have: Exposure to international collaborations or academic-industry partnerships. Experience with patent filing , IP strategy, or tech-transfer documentation. Knowledge of clean-label formulation , plant-based nutrition, or botanical actives. Familiarity with QbD frameworks , regulatory dossier compilation, or functional claims substantiation. Proficiency in market research, competitor analysis , and innovation forecasting tools.

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