Product Development Manager (personal Hygiene), Pune

Job Description:

JD summary, for quick reference:

• Innovation & Research: Develop New Products formulations and modify existing product portfolio by making suitable and cost-effective changes in the formulations.
• Formulate and develop new product under category of home care, Hygiene care products.
• Conduct market research, identify consumer trends, and explore new ingredients/technologies for innovative products (detergents, cleaners, disinfectants).
• Good knowledge of Cleaning Product formulation Liquid and Solid formats development and all start to end test.
• Capable to Develop D to C B to B product or Finish goods. Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations in all R&D activities.
• Formulation Development: Design, develop, and optimize new product formulas (e.g., liquid chemistry, rheology) and create lab/pilot batches for testing.
• Testing & Validation: Plan and execute stability, performance, and product testing; interpret results and provide recommendations.
• Project Management: Manage timelines, resources, and processes from ideation through scale-up to launch.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Documentation: Prepare product specifications, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and maintain detailed R&D records.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with ingredient suppliers.