New Product Development Specialist

TalentBridge; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food manufacturing firm in Bengaluru is seeking a proactive NPD Executive to drive product development from concept to shelf. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in similar roles. Responsibilities include designing innovative product solutions, complying with FSSAI regulations, and conducting market research. This full-time position offers the opportunity to directly impact product launches and collaborate with founders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in product development.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret briefs to create innovative product designs.
• Execute product development from concept to shelf.
• Conduct research on functional ingredients.

Skills

FSSAI regulations knowledge

Design of experiments (DoE)

Product prototyping

Organizational skills

Nutrition science knowledge

Project management

Adaptability

Job description

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented NPD Executive with 3–5 years of hands-on experience or working in a team that has taken a product from concept to shelf. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in diligent environments and wants be key contributor/instrumental in taking a product from concept to ideation.

Why Join us?

If you’re someone who thrives on ownership and wants your work to truly matter, this is the place for you. You’ll collaborate directly with founders who value your input and give you the space to lead, experiment, and grow. Here, your ideas won’t just sit in a deck — they’ll turn into real products on real shelves. You’ll be part of key decisions, move fast, learn constantly, and see the direct impact of your work in the market.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the briefs ensuring innovative and technologically sound product designs are generated in line with customer expectations, operational constraints and commercial needs of the business.
• Execute product development from concept to shelf: formulation, trials, feasibility studies, and scale-up.
• Design and execute product experiments with a clear understanding of expected outcomes.
• Maintain thorough documentation of trials, specifications, and improvements.
• Conduct research on functional ingredients and global trends to fuel innovation.
• Monitor early market feedback and coordinate any necessary product adjustments.
• Work with external agencies for product development and collaborate with external labs, co-manufacturers, and packaging vendors as needed.
• New product costings including determination of costs for ingredients, and work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure all formulations and packaging comply with FSSAI standards and labelling regulations.

Skills and Experience

• Well-versed in FSSAI regulations, food safety compliance, and labelling standards.
• Practical experience with design of experiments (DoE) and hands-on prototyping.
• Prior work on beverage products will be a strong advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong grasp of nutrition science and clean label formulation principles.
• Comfortable navigating the fast-paced, iterative nature of startup environments.
• Brings a builder’s mindset – naturally curious, adaptable, and execution-driven.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research and Product Management

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing