Product Development Coordinator (Cosmetics) – Product Development Officer, Cosmetic Formulation[...]

HCP Wellness; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HCP Wellness is seeking a Product Development Coordinator (Cosmetics) in Gujarat, India. In this role, you will manage the complete product development process from formulation to production. Your responsibilities will include coordinating client needs across skincare, haircare, and personal care products while ensuring quality and compliance.

This position requires strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams. Join HCP Wellness and be part of innovative cosmetic product development.

Qualifications

• Understanding of skincare actives, haircare molecules & cosmetic raw materials.
• Basic R&D awareness; cosmetic science background preferred.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and explaining product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end cosmetics product development and sample creation.
• Translate customer needs into actionable briefs for the R&D formulation team.
• Ensure samples match product expectations for texture, fragrance & performance.

Skills

Knowledge of cosmetic formulations

Strong communication

Ability to manage multiple projects

Good knowledge of Excel

Problem-solving skills

Tools

CRM tools

NPD tracking tools

Job description

We are hiring a Product Development Coordinator (Cosmetics) to manage complete cosmetics product development, formulation coordination, NPD activities, sample development, client requirements, ingredient selection, and R&D communication. The ideal candidate should understand cosmetic formulations, skincare actives, raw materials, product innovation, manufacturing processes, private label development, and be confident in coordinating between clients and R&D. As part of HCP Wellness, you will work across our entire product manufacturing portfolio covering Skincare Development, Haircare Development, Body & Personal Care NPD, Oral Care Development and Home & Hygiene Formulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end cosmetics product development and sample creation.
• Understand client requirements for skincare, haircare, personal care & oral care products.
• Translate customer needs into actionable briefs for the R&D formulation team.
• Manage timelines for sample development, revisions, ingredient selection, and stability testing.
• Assist in identifying trending cosmetic actives, molecules & formulations.
• Provide clients with detailed product information, formulation details, benefits & usage.
• Ensure samples match product expectations for texture, fragrance & performance.
• Track all updates through NPD sheets, CRM tools & development trackers.
• Coordinate packaging requirements – containers, tubes, bottles, jars, labels.
• Communicate clearly with clients for approvals, feedback & modifications.
• Support production teams during pilot batches & pre-production runs.
• Regularly research market trends, cosmetic ingredients & high-demand formulas.
• Work with QC & QA teams to verify formulation quality and compliance.
• Manage pricing information, MOQ, lead times & technical documentation.
• Assist in preparing PIF details, COA, documents required for exports.
• Support the sales team in new leads, product pitches, technical clarifications.
• Maintain excellent communication to ensure smooth client collaboration.
• Interact with procurement team for raw material sourcing & vendor coordination.
• Assist in artwork, packaging development & final product readiness.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of cosmetic formulations, ingredients & product development.
• Understanding of skincare actives, haircare molecules & cosmetic raw materials.
• Strong communication for client coordination & requirement understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in NPD / formulation development.
• Basic R&D awareness; cosmetic science background preferred.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and explaining product specifications.
• Good knowledge of Excel, CRM, NPD tracking tools.
• Strong follow-up, documentation & problem-solving skills.

Conclusion

As a Product Development Coordinator (Cosmetics) at HCP Wellness, you will be at the center of cosmetic innovation, guiding clients through complete product development from concept → formulation → sample → packaging → production. Your role directly shapes the next generation of skincare, haircare, personal care, cosmetics & oral care products manufactured by HCP Wellness for Indian and global private label brands.