This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 300000 - Rs 400000 (ie INR 3-4 LPA)

Location: Madhyamgram

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a driven Senior New Product Development (NPD) Associate to lead end-to-end product innovation—from concept creation through successful market launch. This role focuses on identifying consumer and market opportunities, developing scalable and compliant products, and collaborating cross-functionally with Quality, Production, Procurement, Packaging, and Marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Translate consumer insights, market trends, and business goals into viable current product concepts.
- Develop, refine, and optimize product formulations with a focus on taste, aroma, appearance, shelf life, cost efficiency, and scalability.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive NPD documentation, including formulations, process flows, and scale-up reports.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard raw materials and suppliers in collaboration with the procurement team.




- Plan and execute laboratory trials and pilot batches; document learnings and drive continuous improvements.
- Support manufacturing teams during initial commercial production runs and troubleshoot scale-up challenges.
- Coordinate with Quality and Compliance teams to ensure ingredient approvals, regulatory compliance, shelf-life validation, and accurate labeling/claims.
- Own product costing, BOM development, and adherence to delivery timelines.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Working knowledge of FSSAI regulations and food compliance requirements.
- Experience in New Product Development within food or FMCG environments.
- Proficiency in NPD documentation, formulation records, and process documentation.
- Understanding of food technology principles and ingredient functionality.
- Ability to manage pricing, costing, and BOMs effectively.

Key Skills

New Product Development · Food Technology · FSSAI · NPD Documentation · Pricing · Communication

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