Require candidate for our client, reputed in health drinks.

Job Description:

- Own the complete product development lifecycle for all new and existing health drink products — research, formulation, trials, scale-up, SOP development, and production handover.
- Lead formulation work for contract manufacturing clients — translate their briefs into viable, scalable formulations and ensure smooth SOP implementation on the production floor.
- Manage and mentor the R&D; executive and coordinate with QC and production throughout development and scale-up phases.
- Drive continuous improvement on existing products — cost reduction, process efficiency, ingredient optimisation, and shelf-life enhancement.
- Manage third-party laboratory relationships for analytical testing, stability studies, and clinical or regulatory submissions; interpret results and act on findings.
- Maintain a clear understanding of all production machinery and processes; ensure every formulation developed is practically executable at scale without process loss.
- Own all technical documentation — formulation records, SOPs, analytical reports, batch development logs — and ensure they are complete, current, and audit-ready.
- Lead the technical response to FSSAI audits and inspections; support patent filings, research publications, and regulatory submissions as required.
- Work with sales, operations, and marketing to develop products that are aligned with commercial priorities, not just technically sound.




- Track R&D; project timelines and report progress, risks, and milestones to the CEO on a monthly basis.

Candidate profile:

- 5–7 years of hands-on R&D; experience specifically in food and beverage, nutraceuticals, or wellness product development — not pharma or unrelated industries.
- Deep practical knowledge of food-grade powder and liquid formulation; understanding of ingredient interactions, stability, and FSSAI compliance requirements.
- Robust machinery awareness — you know what equipment a formulation will run on and can predict where process losses will occur before the first trial.
- Experience managing scale-up batches and writing production-ready SOPs that a floor team can actually follow.
- Commercially aware — you factor in cost, MOQ, and consumer preference when making formulation decisions, not just technical ideals.
- Experience with third-party lab management, analytical study design, and regulatory documentation.
- M.Sc. or B.Tech in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related field; PhD is a plus but not required.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have R&D; experience in Food & Beverage / Neutraceuticals/ Wellness Products development? Yes / No
- How many years of experience do you have in managing a team in R&D; Dept.?
- Where do you currently reside?
- How soon can you join if selected?

Work Location: In person

📌 R&D Manager - Food & Beverage - Bengaluru
🏢 Varvic Enterprise ( Recruitment Agency)
📍 Bengaluru