NPD Executive

Dermatouch; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dermatouch in Ahmedabad, India is seeking a creative and research-driven NPD Executive to lead the development of innovative skincare and wellness products. You will perform market research, conceptualize products, coordinate with third-party manufacturers, and drive formulation and packaging development from concept to launch.

The ideal candidate has experience in skincare or wellness product development, with strong market insight, project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in New Product Development within skincare, cosmetics, personal care, FMCG, or wellness.
• Knowledge of skincare ingredients, formulations and product trends.
• Strong coordination and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Research skincare and wellness market trends and emerging ingredients.
• Develop new product concepts aligned with brand strategy and consumer demand.
• Coordinate with formulators, manufacturers, packaging vendors and design teams.
• Lead formulation trials, sample approvals and product testing.
• Manage timelines from concept to commercial launch.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance across products.
• Coordinate product claims, ingredient positioning, and packaging content.
• Collaborate with marketing and performance teams for launches.
• Maintain NPD documentation, costing and trackers.
• Source innovative ingredients, packaging ideas and market opportunities.

Skills

Market research

Project management

Vendor coordination

Formulation development

Tools

Packaging development

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Dermatouch is looking for a creative and research-driven NPD Executive to lead the development of innovative skincare and wellness products. The role involves market research, product conceptualization, coordination with third-party manufacturers, formulation development, packaging coordination, and product launch execution.

The ideal candidate should have experience in skincare, cosmetics, personal care, or wellness product development with a strong understanding of market trends and consumer preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Research skincare and wellness market trends, competitor products, and emerging ingredients
• Develop new product concepts aligned with brand strategy and consumer demand
• Coordinate with formulators, manufacturers, packaging vendors, and design teams
• Work on product formulation trials, sample approvals, and product testing
• Manage timelines from concept to commercial launch
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Coordinate for product claims, ingredient positioning, and packaging content
• Collaborate with marketing and performance teams for successful product launches
• Maintain NPD documentation, costing, and product development trackers
• Source innovative ingredients, packaging ideas, and market opportunities

Requirements

• Experience in New Product Development within skincare, cosmetics, personal care, FMCG, or wellness industry
  
• Knowledge of skincare ingredients, formulations, and product trends
  
• Strong coordination and project management skills
  
• Understanding of packaging development and vendor management
  
• Good analytical and market research abilities
  
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple product launches simultaneously