Job Description: Senior Executive New Product Development (NPD) Pharma & Nutrition

Company: Dr. Morepen Limited

Department: New Product Development (NPD)

Reporting To: Manager / Assistant Manager New Product Development

Job Purpose

Dr. Morepen is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Executive New Product Development (NPD) to support the development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and nutrition products. The incumbent will coordinate cross-functional activities from product ideation through commercialization, ensuring timely product launches while meeting regulatory, quality, commercial, and business requirements.

The role requires close collaboration with R&D;, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Packaging Development, Marketing, Sales, and external vendors to successfully deliver new product initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development

- Coordinate end-to-end execution of new product development projects across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and nutrition categories.
- Track product development timelines and ensure adherence to project milestones.
- Support product ideation, feasibility assessment, and commercialization activities.
- Coordinate with R&D; for formulation development, product trials, and validation activities.
- Maintain project documentation and ensure timely closure of development stages.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Liaise with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Packaging Development, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain for seamless project execution.
- Coordinate with external manufacturers, formulation partners, and packaging vendors.




- Follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of assigned activities.

Packaging Development

- Coordinate development and approval of packaging materials including labels, cartons, inserts, bottles, jars, and promotional packs.
- Ensure packaging complies with regulatory and branding requirements.
- Coordinate artwork approval with internal and external stakeholders.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

- Support preparation of product documentation required for regulatory approvals.
- Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs for label claims, product approvals, and statutory compliance.
- Ensure products comply with applicable pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food regulations.

Vendor Coordination

- Coordinate with third-party manufacturers and suppliers for samples, quotations, technical documents, and commercial discussions.
- Track procurement timelines for packaging materials and product components.
- Ensure timely availability of development samples.

Product Launch Support

- Coordinate activities required for successful commercial launch of new products.
- Monitor launch readiness across manufacturing, packaging, inventory, and regulatory functions.
- Support development of launch documentation and product specifications.

Documentation & MIS

- Maintain NPD trackers,



project plans, and development status reports.
- Prepare periodic MIS and progress updates for management review.
- Maintain product master data and development records.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

- Monitor market trends, emerging product categories, and competitor launches.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for product innovation within Pharma and Nutrition portfolios.
- Support benchmarking exercises and category analysis.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
- MBA / PGDM in Marketing or Pharmaceutical Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 48 years of experience in New Product Development (NPD), Product Management, Regulatory Coordination, or Project Coordination.
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Healthcare, FMCG, or Nutrition industry is preferred.
- Exposure to product commercialization and cross-functional project management will be an advantage.

Preferred Industry Experience

- Pharmaceutical
- Nutraceutical
- Healthcare
- Nutrition
- Functional Foods
- FMCG
- Consumer Healthcare

Why Join Dr. Morepen?

At Dr. Morepen, you will play a key role in bringing cutting-edge healthcare and nutrition products to market. Working alongside experienced professionals across R&D;, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing, you will contribute to developing products that improve the health and well-being of millions of consumers while building a rewarding career in one of India's leading healthcare organizations.

📌 Senior Executive - New Product Development (NPD) - Pharma & Nutrition (Gurugram)
🏢 Morepen Laboratories
📍 Gurugram