New Product Development Lead

Dermatouch; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dermatouch is seeking an NPD Lead to drive end-to-end new product development from idea to launch in Ahmedabad. You will conduct market research, analyze trends, and coordinate with R&D, marketing, packaging, and vendors to ensure timely execution.

The role requires strong project management, vendor coordination, and a creative, innovation-focused mindset to expand product categories and strengthen the brand across skincare and wellness lines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in NPD, product development, or product innovation.
• Experience in skincare, cosmetics, wellness, FMCG, or D2C brands preferred.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and market trends.
• Good coordination with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and product innovation initiatives.
• Research market trends, customer needs and competitor products.
• Coordinate with R&D, marketing, packaging, and vendor teams.
• Manage product sampling, testing and launch timelines.
• Work on product positioning, concepts and improvements.
• Ensure smooth execution of new product launches.
• Maintain product documentation and development tracking.
• Identify opportunities for new categories and product expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Market research

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Product lifecycle

Job description

Ahmedabad City, India | Posted on 05/19/2026

We are looking for an NPD Lead who can lead the end-to-end new product development process from idea generation to product launch. The role involves market research, trend analysis, product innovation, coordination with vendors and internal teams, and ensuring timely product execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and product innovation initiatives
• Research market trends, customer needs, and competitor products
• Coordinate with R&D, marketing, packaging, and vendor teams
• Manage product sampling, testing, and launch timelines
• Work on product positioning, concepts, and improvements
• Ensure smooth execution of new product launches
• Maintain product documentation and development tracking
• Identify opportunities for new categories and product expansion
  

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in NPD, product development, or product innovation
  
• Experience in skincare, cosmetics, wellness, FMCG, or D2C brands preferred
• Strong understanding of product development processes and market trends
• Good coordination, vendor management, and project management skills
• Creative and innovation-driven mindset
• Strong communication and execution abilities