Position: RD Manager

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Function: Research Development

Reporting To: Associate Director RD

Position Summary

The RD Manager will be responsible for the development and commercialisation of dry powder blend formulations within the food and nutrition category. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in formulation design, ingredient interactions, functional ingredients, and analytical testing. The individual will work closely with business, regulatory, and cross-functional teams to translate commercial briefs into technically sound, regulatory-compliant products for everyday and sports nutrition applications.

Key Responsibilities

- Work on product development briefs received from the business team and convert them into viable formulations.
- Design, develop, and optimize dry powder blend formulations for relevant applications.
- Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale trials as per approved development plans.
- Independently conduct hands-on trials, troubleshooting, and formulation optimization.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of functional ingredients used in food and sports nutrition.
- Apply sound knowledge of ingredient interactions, compatibility, stability, and sensory impact.
- Perform and interpret analytical testing related to nutritional, physical, and functional parameters.
- Ensure products meet applicable regulatory requirements for food and nutrition products.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including formulation records and trial reports.




- Support technology transfer from RD to manufacturing.

Required Experience

- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in food industry with atleast 3 years in powders blending and manufacturing.
- Experience in product development for everyday nutrition and/or sports nutrition.
- Proven experience working as an individual contributor in an RD workplace. Technical Functional Competencies
- Expertise in dry blending technologies and powder formulations.
- Strong knowledge of functional ingredients for food and sports nutrition.
- Clear understanding of ingredient interactions, stability, and shelf-life.
- Working knowledge of analytical testing methods for food products.
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements for food and nutrition products.
- Strong problem-solving and formulation troubleshooting skills.

Educational Qualifications

Master s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Dairy Technology, or related discipline.

Behavioral Professional Skills

- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Clear technical communication and documentation skills.
- Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.

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