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Manager - Product Development - FMCG (8-10 yrs)
MSc- Chemistry /M Tech Degree in Cosmetics with proven track record of New Product Development in Skin & Hair Care products
- Accountable for developing high efficacy products in the skin and hair care categories, as per requirements and in compliance with regulations
- New Product Development Skills: Articulate Concept, standardize formulations, establish stability & performance, industrial trials and dossier preparation on time and in conformance to quality and regulatory standards and in line with the BIS and FDA requirements.
- Experience with Scale Up and Pilot Production.
- Drive the responsibility of new product identification, launch & corresponding product lifecycle. Delivering Products within target cost and Time Line.
- Constantly track consumer need gaps, market trends & competition.
- Contribute to the innovation process and development of NPD pipeline.
- Should be able to manage internal stakeholders [R&D team (Product, Packaging, Quality, Regulatory), Marketing, Supply Chain] and external stakeholders [External 3p vendors/suppliers
- Existing & Potential External laboratories/agencies for potential collaborations etc] and work effectively to deliver new products within required time lines.
- Establish processes for NPD and formulate best practices for R&D and NPD including RM Specifications, SOP for testing and manufacture.
- Should have prior experience in developing products which are naturals, organic or proprietary Ayurveda.
- Continuously improve domain knowledge and build up skills and capability of team
- Manage & secure team resources (people/budget) to deliver projects to the business.
Skills and Competencies:
- Product formulations Expert level skills through education or proven experience
- Capability to up-scale from pilot plant experimentation to industrial scale production
- Ability to provide leadership & technical expertise in New product development journey.
- Knowledge of Cosmetic Regulatory requirements (Domestic / Import/ Export)
- Innovative, Analytical, Diplomatic (cross-functional team management)
- Team Leader, People development skills
- Can do attitude: Self-motivated and ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Attention to details and good analytical, organisational and follow through
- Articulate, Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
- Bias for Action
- Functional/Technical Skills
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