Manager - New Product Development

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

The Role: New Product Development Lead (R&D & Innovation)

Now Hiring: New Product Development Lead (Individual Contributor)

1. Conceptualisation & Ideation:

- Identify and conceptualise innovative, drug-free wellness products tailored to childrens holistic health needs.

- Leverage market trends, consumer insights, and scientific literature to inspire new ideas.

2. Research & Analysis:

- Conduct in-depth market research, competitor benchmarking, and consumer behavior studies.

- Identify white spaces and unmet needs in the kids wellness and D2C landscape.

3. Product Development:

- Collaborate with formulators, nutritionists, manufacturers, and internal teams to develop high-quality, scalable products.

- Lead the product journey from brief to prototype to final formulation.

4. Testing & Validation:

- Ensure rigorous safety, efficacy, and performance testing in line with internal standards and regulatory norms.

- Own documentation for trials, test outcomes, and improvements.

Requirement:

- 19 years of experience in R&D, innovation, or new product development, ideally in D2C wellness, health, or nutraceuticals(OTC)

- Prior experience in childrens wellness or healthcare categories is preferred but not mandatory.

- Deep understanding of ingredient science, formulations, and global health trends.

- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FSSAI, AYUSH, etc.) and compliance processes.

- Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-driven with a strong execution mindset.

- Passion for building meaningful products that contribute to family health and wellness.