Research And Development Manager

About Mosaic Wellness:

Mosaic Wellness is building digital-first, health coaches for elective health concerns working toward one mission: To help Indians lead more fulfilling lives surrounded by wellness and grace.

Man Matters, started in May 2020, is a digital elective health platform for men, helping 2.5M + men every year diagnose and solve for their hair, beard, performance and nutrition concerns by offering personalized treatment plans and access to expert doctors and health coaches.

Be Bodywise started in May 2021, is an online women's elective health platform, serving 1.5M + women every year by providing personalized solutions and doctor consults across concerns for hair, face, body, PCOS, sleep and nutrition.

Little Joys, started in May 2022, is an online health platform for kids, helping 1M+ parents every year solve for their child s physical, mental, and emotional development by offering age-appropriate solutions for nutrition, immunity, brain health, bone health, personal hygiene and behavioral development with access to expert doctors and nutritionists.

Qualifications & Experience:

Graduate (B.Tech Cosmetic Technology / B.Pharm / B.Sc. Cosmetic Science): Minimum 5+ years of R&D experience

Postgraduate (M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.Sc. in Cosmetics, Pharmacy, Chemistry): Minimum 3+ years of R&D experience

Background / Educational qualifications in Cosmetics, Personal Care, or Pharmaceutical industries are mandatory. Industry-experienced candidates preferred first

PhD is not required for this role

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a ownership driven and technically sound individual with a strong background in Personal Care / Cosmetics / Rx / OTC R&D to join our dynamic team at Mosaic Wellness. The candidate will play a pivotal role in product formulation development, innovation projects, stability studies, and tech transfer to third-party manufacturers as well as in-house R&D NPD. This role demands hands-on R&D execution as well as QA/QC knowledge, deep quality ownership, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Skillset Required:

• Strong knowledge of formulation development across skin, hair, body and personal care categories
• Proficient in NPD cross-functional workflows – R&D, Tech transfer , QC/QA, Packaging, Regulatory, Marketing and relevant
• Strong documentation, compliance & dossier preparation (COA, MSDS, Composition, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in accelerated stability studies, microbial tests and other testings
• Solid grip on MS Office tools and internal documentation practice
• Understanding of regulatory norms – FDA, BIS, FSSAI, AYUSH, D&C Act, CIDESCO, etc.
• Effective project ownership, team collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support formulation design, reformulation, and cost/quality optimization for products (Different formats likely Cream, Shampoo, Face Serum, Hair Oil, Face Wash, Lip Balm, Hair Care, Body Care, Baby Care, Men & Women Care etc)
• Create bench and pilot trial batches, define specifications, and perform commercial scale tech transfer
• Ensure raw material testing and finished product evaluations as per BIS/IP/BP/IHS/IPQC/ICH
• Prepare, compile, and update product documentation, dossiers, and registration files for domestic & export markets (India/UAE/USA)
• Conduct lab testing, efficacy trials, PET, and analytical assessments for R&D trials
• Work with external vendors and contract manufacturers for product innovations and troubleshooting
• Partner with QC/QA teams to resolve product issues and support consumer complaint investigations
• Contribute to innovation strategy by identifying product gaps and opportunities aligned with brand values (Man Matters, Be Bodywise, Little Joys)

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