New Product Development Manager
What you"ll do
Own NPD from concept to launch: ideation, formulation/spec sourcing, vendor/manufacturer coordination, costing, sampling, stage-gate approvals, regulatory/compliance, packaging & artwork sign-off, and final launch
Drive Novel's activeSKU NPD pipeline through your existing 20-gate stage process
Coordinate with contract manufacturers on formulation, costing sheets, and BOM
Work with design/marketing for packaging, MRP, barcode and launch readiness
Set and track launch timelines against the NPD tracker
What we need
4–8 years in NPD/product management, FMCG or personal care/baby care preferred
Experience taking a product from concept to shelf — not just project coordination
Comfortable with costing sheets, vendor negotiation, and compliance/regulatory basics (BIS, labeling, etc.)
Solid with cross-functional coordination (procurement, QC, marketing, manufacturing)
Location: Full-time, in-office at Mysuru HO.

📌 New Product Development Manager (Mysuru)
🏢 Novel Tissues
📍 Mysuru