Job Summary

The Head of R&D; Personal Care (Ayurvedic & Herbal) will lead the development of innovative, protected, and effective personal care formulations rooted in Ayurvedic and herbal sciences. This role combines traditional knowledge with modern scientific methodologies to deliver high-quality products that meet regulatory standards and

consumer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Research & Formulation Development

Lead the end-to-end development of new Ayurvedic, herbal, and natural personal care products (e.g., skincare, haircare, hygiene, body care, etc.).

Conceptualize and formulate new products based on market trends, consumer needs, and Ayurvedic principles.

Develop prototype formulations and oversee lab-scale, pilot, and production-scale trials.

Ensure product efficacy, stability, and sensory performance through testing and validation.

Include advanced ingredient innovation through phytochemical process enhancement to improve bioavailability, stability, and efficacy of herbal actives.

2. Innovation & Product Pipeline





Build and manage a robust innovation pipeline aligned with company strategy.

Explore emerging natural ingredients, botanical extracts, and traditional Ayurvedic actives for future product development.

Collaborate with marketing and consumer insights teams to identify new opportunities.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all formulations comply with AYUSH, BIS, and relevant cosmetic/drug regulations.

Maintain documentation as per GMP, ISO, and other quality standards.

Prepare dossiers and technical documents for regulatory submissions.

4. Team Leadership & Management

Lead, mentor, and develop the R&D; team of formulation scientists, chemists, and technical experts.

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific rigor within the team.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams production, quality, procurement, and

marketing to ensure smooth product rollouts.

5. Vendor & Ingredient Management

📌 Head of Research and Development (Gurugram)
🏢 Transformative Ventures
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