R&D Assistant Manager

R&D Assistant Manager

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in New Product Development (NPD) and Technology Transfer, with a strong focus on Nutraceuticals, Sports Nutrition, and Health Supplements. A deep understanding of formulation science, process innovation, and regulatory compliance is essential, along with a proven ability to transform scientific concepts into commercially viable products.

We are seeking someone with a solid background in food technology, particularly in protein applications, and a demonstrated track record of successfully scaling products from concept to market launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage New Product Development (NPD) projects for nutraceuticals —including dietary supplements, functional foods, and health beverages—within defined timelines.
• Develop innovative formulations across multiple dosage forms: tablets, capsules, powders, gummies, and liquids.
• Assess formulation feasibility and ensure strict compliance with FSSAI Nutraceutical Regulations, including adherence to ICMR RDA limits.
• Conduct lab-scale and pilot trials, ensuring seamless technology transfer to commercial manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Production to drive product success.
• Optimize formulations for cost-effectiveness, process efficiency, and sensory appeal (flavor, color, texture).
• Select ingredients and define quantities based on validated scientific literature and clinical research.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, including formulation records, trial reports, and stability data.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FSSAI, AYUSH, and relevant international standards.
• Support manufacturing scale-up, troubleshooting production challenges and ensuring smooth execution.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies to validate product quality and consumer acceptance.
• Manage raw material portfolios, including sourcing alternatives and evaluating supplier options.
• Develop taste-masking strategies for bitter or unpalatable ingredients to enhance consumer experience.
• Perform literature reviews, excipient selection, and compatibility studies to support formulation design.
• Design and validate nutritional information, label claims, and process flow diagrams.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including trial reports, BOMs, stability studies, and regulatory submission data.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge and project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.

Certifications & Training:

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Training in Food Safety and Quality Standards