New Product Development Lead

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About Us:

Conscious Chemist, a skincare brand under Era Botanics Pvt. Ltd., we are dedicated to creating innovative and personal care products. We are building an honest and transparent personal care brand which crafts performance backed highly efficacious products. Our mission is to promote wellness and counter misinformation around chemicals, and help consumers make conscious choices.

As the NPD Lead, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end process of new product development, from concept ideation through to launch. You will work closely with R\&D, marketing, regulatory, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure that products meet the highest standards of quality, efficacy, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Conceptualisation:

  Develop and refine innovative skincare product concepts based on market trends, consumer insights, and brand strategy.

• Project Management:

  Own and drive the NPD process, ensuring project timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Coordinate with R&D, packaging, procurement, regulatory, marketing, and operations to bring products from concept to shelf.

• Ingredient & Formulation Development:

  Collaborate with R&D to identify key actives, test prototypes, and refine formulations to ensure performance, stability, and safety.

• Consumer Testing:

  Oversee sensory testing, focus groups, and other consumer validation methods to ensure products meet consumer expectations.

• Regulatory & Compliance:

  Ensure all products comply with relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g., BIS, FDA, EU, etc.), including labelling and claims substantiation.

• Sustainability:

  Champion sustainable and ethical sourcing, packaging, and formulation practices.

• Budget Management:

  Monitor NPD budgets and resource allocation effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in NPD within the skincare or personal care industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching skincare products.
• Strong understanding of formulation chemistry, regulatory compliance, and market trends.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passion for innovation and staying updated on beauty industry trends.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape the future of skincare innovations.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.