Application Development Manager, Food & Nutraceutical Premixes

Caldic; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Career growth

Job summary

Caldic is seeking an experienced Application Development Executive to design Vitamin & Mineral premixes and functional blends for the Food & Nutraceutical sector. You will support customers through application development and scale‑up across multiple food categories.

The role requires deep micronutrient chemistry knowledge, regulatory awareness, and the ability to work with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to deliver robust formulations.

Qualifications

• Design premixes for vitamin and mineral fortification in foods.
• Develop robust premix formulations and validate performance in applications.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance across projects.
• Understand micronutrient chemistry, interactions, and processing effects.

Responsibilities

• Design premixes from scratch based on customer needs.
• Select vitamin/mineral forms considering bioavailability and stability.
• Assess processing effects on nutrients and shelf life claims.
• Recommend ingredient forms for different processing technologies.
• Develop cost-effective formulations without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.

Skills

Vitamin & Mineral Premix

Food application development

Regulatory compliance

Micronutrient chemistry

Education

B.Sc./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.Tech.

Job description

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Job Title: Application Development Executive, Vitamin & Mineral Premixes

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Role

Caldic is looking for an experienced Application Development Executive with strong expertise in designing Vitamin & Mineral Premixes and Functional Blends for the Food & Nutraceutical industry. The role requires a technically sound professional who can independently develop scientifically robust premix formulations and support customers through application development across multiple food categories.

The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of micronutrient chemistry, ingredient interactions, food processing, regulatory requirements, and commercial product development while working closely with suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Vitamin & Mineral premixes from scratch based on customer requirements and product applications.
• Select appropriate vitamin and mineral forms (salts) considering bioavailability, stability, solubility, sensory impact, cost, and regulatory compliance.
• Understand the impact of pH, food matrix, water activity, oxidation, processing conditions, and packaging on nutrient stability and performance.
• Calculate processing overages and shelf-life losses to ensure nutrient label claims throughout the intended shelf life.
• Recommend suitable ingredient forms for different processing technologies including UHT, pasteurization, retort, baking, extrusion, hot filling, spray drying, and ambient processing.
• Develop cost-effective formulations without compromising quality or performance.
• Identify and evaluate suitable raw materials from global and local suppliers based on functionality, quality, regulatory compliance, availability, and commercial viability.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of food fortification regulations and recommended nutrient levels across different food categories.
• Ensure formulations comply with applicable food regulations and customer specifications.

Application Development

• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale application trials to evaluate premix performance in various food systems.
• Develop and optimize applications across all food categories including bakery, confectionery, beverages, cereal products, snacks, sauces, nutrition products, and other processed foods.
• Troubleshoot formulation and application challenges related to stability, colour, flavour, texture, and processing.
• Work closely with customers during product development, scale‑up, and commercialization.
• Additionally, hands‑on experience in developing functional ingredient blends and validating their performance through food application trials.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.Tech. in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7-8 years of hands‑on experience in Vitamin & Mineral Premix formulation and food application development.
• Proven experience in independently designing commercial Vitamin & Mineral Premixes and selecting suitable raw materials.

Please note that this is a general description of the role and its requirements. The duties and responsibilities within this role may change over the course of employment at the employer’s discretion.

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.