Brief: We are looking for a Senior Manager/Manager – R&D; to drive formulation development, current and existing product development (NPD/EPD), and technology transfer for our product portfolio. This role owns the product journey end-to-end — from concept and lab-scale formulation through pilot trials, stability studies, claims substantiation, and commercial-scale technology transfer — while collaborating closely with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end formulation development and lifecycle management (NPD & EPD) of our product portfolio
- Design and execute lab-scale formulations, pilot trials, and manufacturing scale-up; oversee technology transfer, and related documentation
- Plan and run stability studies, product performance evaluation, and wash/efficacy testing to validate formulations against benchmarks
- Drive claims substantiation through consumer studies, competitive benchmarking, and performance testing to support product launch and marketing claims
- Lead alternate raw material and vendor qualification, formulation optimization, and cost-optimization initiatives while safeguarding product quality and supply continuity
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders to deliver projects
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation — stability protocols/reports, Product Design Criteria (PDC), specifications,



industrial trial reports, and regulatory documentation
- Identify opportunities for patent filing and contribute to IP generation where applicable
- Track literature, market trends, and emerging ingredients/technologies to feed the innovation pipeline

What We Are Looking For

Mandatory Requirement

- B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)/B. Pharma/M. Pharma/M.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent
- 6+ years of R&D; experience in FMCG formulation development, specifically in Home Care, Personal Care, Fabric Care, or Hygiene categories
- Proven track record of taking at least one product from concept through commercial launch (full NPD/EPD cycle)
- Hands-on experience with plant operations and technology transfer from lab/pilot scale to factory-scale commissioning
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional stakeholders
- Working knowledge of stability studies, product performance evaluation, and technical documentation

Additional Requirement

- Exposure to claims substantiation and consumer testing methodologies
- Experience with alternate vendor/raw material qualification and cost-optimization projects
- Prior experience in patent filing or IP documentation

Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹4,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Manager/Manager – R&D (India)
🏢 Scrubsy
📍 India