Company: Biotrace Labs Private Limited

Department: Research & Development

Job Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Experience: 8–10+ years

Industry: Nutraceuticals / Extracts / Life Sciences

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Biotrace Labs Private Limited is focused on innovation and the development of high-quality solutions in the life sciences and nutraceutical space. The organization is committed to developing science-backed products that meet evolving market needs while maintaining high standards of quality, efficacy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Why Join Biotrace Labs?

· Opportunity to lead innovation in the fast-growing nutraceutical and life sciences industry.

· Work on scientifically driven products and natural ingredient solutions.

· Lead end-to-end product development and commercialization.

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the company's innovation strategy.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and innovation-driven R&D; Leader with a solid background in Nutraceuticals, Botanical Extracts, Formulation Science, and Product Development.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Life Sciences along with 8–10+ years of hands-on R&D; experience in the nutraceutical industry. The individual will be responsible for leading product development from concept and research through formulation, validation, scale-up, regulatory compliance, and commercialization.

The role requires robust technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams involving R&D;, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

1. R&D; Strategy & Leadership

· Develop and execute the R&D; strategy aligned with the company's business and innovation objectives.

· Lead and mentor the R&D; team, fostering a culture of scientific innovation and continuous improvement.

· Build strong collaboration across R&D;, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing functions.

· Identify emerging technologies, ingredients, and scientific developments relevant to the nutraceutical industry.

2. Product & Formulation Development

· Lead the development of nutraceutical formulations from concept to commercialization.

· Design, develop, and optimize formulations for efficacy, stability, bioavailability, safety, and scalability.





· Work extensively with botanical extracts, functional ingredients, active compounds, and delivery systems.

· Evaluate ingredient compatibility, dosage forms, sensory characteristics, stability, and shelf-life requirements.

· Develop prototypes and conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials.

3. Extraction & Process Technology

· Provide technical leadership in extraction, purification, concentration, and processing technologies for botanical and natural ingredients.

· Evaluate and optimize extraction processes to improve yield, potency, quality, and cost efficiency.

· Support technology transfer and scale-up from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing.

· Troubleshoot technical and process-related challenges during product development and commercialization.

4. Product Commercialization

· Drive successful product launches from R&D; through commercialization.

· Coordinate with manufacturing teams for pilot batches, scale-up, process validation, and commercial production.

· Ensure products meet defined quality, performance, stability, and cost targets.

· Support technical documentation and product specifications required for commercialization.

· Work closely with commercial teams to translate customer requirements and market opportunities into innovative products.

5. Regulatory & Compliance

· Ensure product development activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including FSSAI, AYUSH, US FDA, EU regulations, and applicable cosmetic regulations.

· Collaborate with Regulatory and Quality teams on ingredient approvals, product claims, specifications, testing, and documentation.

· Stay updated on changes in nutraceutical, food, botanical, and cosmetic regulations.

· Ensure formulations and product claims are supported by appropriate scientific and regulatory evidence.

6. Innovation & Market Intelligence

· Identify emerging trends in nutraceuticals, functional foods, dietary supplements, botanical extracts, and wellness products.





· Conduct scientific and technical evaluation of new ingredients and technologies.

· Develop innovative products based on market trends, consumer needs, customer requirements, and competitive intelligence.

· Build a strong pipeline of new products and technology-driven solutions.

Educational Qualifications

· PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, or a related discipline.

· Additional qualifications in Nutraceuticals, Formulation Science, Food Science, or Pharmaceutical Technology will be an advantage.

Experience & Technical Skills

· 8–10+ years of hands-on R&D; experience, preferably within the nutraceutical, botanical extracts, dietary supplements, pharmaceutical, food, or related industries.

· Strong expertise in formulation development and product innovation.

· In-depth knowledge of extraction technologies, process development, scale-up, and technology transfer.

· Strong understanding of stability, bioavailability, efficacy, and formulation optimization.

· Good knowledge of FSSAI, AYUSH, US FDA, EU, and relevant cosmetic regulations.

· Proven track record of successful product launches and commercialization.

· Experience working with cross-functional teams and external technical partners.

· Strong scientific research, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Leadership Competencies

· Strong people leadership and team-building capabilities.

· Ability to lead cross-functional projects from ideation to commercialization.

· Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

· Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

· Ability to balance scientific innovation, regulatory requirements, customer needs, timelines, and commercial objectives.

· Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to R&D.;

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Number and success rate of new product launches.

· R&D; project completion within agreed timelines.

· Successful scale-up and commercialization of formulations.

· Product quality, stability, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.

· Innovation pipeline and new product development.

· Reduction in formulation/process development timelines and costs.

· Cross-functional project delivery and team performance.

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