Our client is a well established FMCG (D2C) startup in Bangalore. They are into nature-inspired complete range of Skin Care, Hair Care, and Bath & Body Products. The team is looking to hire Innovation Manager. Role : Innovation Manager Location : Bengaluru Roles & Responsibility : The role will be working with the New Product Development Team to work on current and new categories/brands across Personal Care, Makeup and Healthcare categories. The ideal candidate would have exposure across brand (have a good grasp of category P&Ls, campaign planning) and innovation (good understanding of product, R&D, formulations etc). 1. Ideation and conceptualization of new products in concert with customer and business needs. 2. Planning of lab trials and designing experiments along with Project Scientists for product development 3. Input given into the product development roadmap while working closely with Product Management Team 4. Coordinates with purchase, vendors, and analytical lab for new raw material sourcing and finished product specification 5. Liaison with independent testing lab/3P manufacturer for analysis and facility scoping, respectively. 6. Technology transfer of newly developed products at manufacturing site. 7. Designing stability studies, pre-formulation studies and compatibility studies. 8. Implementing standard documentation practice in place, starting from Specification to Master Formula Records. 9. Create mechanisms for post-launch evaluation and capturing customer feedback to flow back into the innovation funnel. Educational/Experience requirements : 1. Min 8-15 years' experience in new product development in personal care category. 2. Experience in end-to-end network management for a new product launch - Formulation, Claims, Packaging, Artwork. 3. Understanding of Primary and Secondary research to identify opportunities for launch - ability to independently do Qualitative and Quantitative Research to identify customer and market need gap. 4. Basic understanding of constructing a business case for a launch and evaluate launch performance.

Bangalore

Innovation Manager - FMCG 

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