Products Development Manager

General Purpose Lead Product Development activities across assigned category, driving innovation, renovation, value engineering, and technical excellence & commercialization in alignment with business objectives, consumer needs, quality standards, and cost targets.

Job Responsibilities

/ Tasks Lead New Product Development (NPD) from concept to commercialization, translating Marketing briefs, consumer insights, and business requirements into technically feasible, competitive products that deliver superior consumer experiences with quality standards. Manage product development activities in accordance with approved procedures, SOPs & Quality Systems.

Manage right execution of Benchtop /Pilot Trials through reporting team and industrial trials, ensuring technical & scale-up validation. Provide technical leadership in formulation development, ingredient evaluation, process improvement, technology and resolution of product- and process-related challenges. Deliver value engineering targets through formulation, product optimization sustaining product quality, functionality considering timely delivery.

Conduct competitive benchmarking, monitor market trends and competitor developments while evaluating emerging ingredients, technologies, and supplier solutions to drive product innovation, differentiation, and operational efficiency. Manage & maintain technical communications with suppliers to meet project objectives.

Ensure product designs meet quality standards, regulatory, and shelf-life requirements, with appropriate specifications, critical parameters & technical documentation. Provide technical support to Operations and Procurement through data-driven recommendations, troubleshooting, efficiency improvements, and validation of alternative materials & sources while maintaining product quality standards.

Manage development priorities, resources, timelines, and technical risks, ensuring effective stage-gate execution and timely project delivery through project management tools. Partner with Marketing, SRA, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and Finance to ensure successful project execution and business alignment. Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, strengthening technical capabilities, performance, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Biotechnology or Chemistry or Pharma . Minimum 8 years of practical experience in product developing , innovation managment experience in FMCG Industry. Strong business acumen with Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Strong command of both written and spoken English. Strong in communication skills, particularly with people from different backgrounds and at all levels, both internally and externally.