Product Manager (Baby segment)

Neuraleap Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuraleap Group in Mumbai is seeking a senior Formulation Scientist to lead end-to-end development across skincare, haircare and cosmetics. You will drive bench to scale-up, partner with suppliers, and translate brand briefs into high-performing formulas.

The role demands deep technical expertise in emulsions, actives, and delivery systems, with a strong commercial and regulatory mindset to ensure fast, compliant launches.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in emulsions, surfactants, actives, delivery systems and preservatives.
• Strong understanding of stability, compatibility, and scale-up science.
• Commercial acumen and execution mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Skills: color, cosmetics, innovation, formulation.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end formulation development across skincare, haircare, personal care and color cosmetics.
• Benchmarking (India & global), lab-scale formulation & optimization for performance, cost and scale.
• Translate brand briefs into high-performing, scalable formulas.
• Drive fast prototyping and rapid iteration to support aggressive launch timelines.
• Lead development of new molecules, actives and delivery technologies.
• Own formulation-scale-up with contract manufacturers – Pilot batches, trial runs, first commercial batches.
• Build proprietary or semi-exclusive technology platforms that can be leveraged across SKUs and brands.
• Support IP generation, documentation, and claim substantiation for new technologies.
• Collaborate with regulatory teams on CDSCO compliance and global regulations.

Skills

Emulsions

Surfactants

Actives

Delivery systems

Preservatives

Stability

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Cosmetics formulation

Job description

Work Closely With Regulatory Teams On

Ingredient approvals

Role Purpose

Segment: Baby care, Kids care, Color Cosmetics, Perfumery, Rx – Derma Range

This role is responsible not only for product formulation delivery but also for the development of new molecules, actives, and proprietary technology platforms that create sustainable differentiation for

The role demands a strong blend of deep technical expertise, commercial judgment, and execution speed.

Key Responsibilities

• Product & Formula Development (Core Ownership)

Own end-to-end formulation development across skincare, haircare, personal care, and color cosmetics:

Benchmarking (India & global), lab-scale formulation & Optimization for performance, cost, and scale.

Translate brand briefs into high-performing, scalable, and consumer-relevant formulas.

Drive fast prototyping and rapid iteration to support aggressive launch timelines.

Ensure Formulas Are Aligned With

Indian consumer needs, Clean / conscious beauty trends, Derma-led & performance-driven positioning

New Molecules, Actives & Technology Development

Lead development of new molecules, active systems, and delivery technologies, including Novel active blends, Encapsulation & delivery systems, Texture & sensorial platforms, Preservation and stability

Innovations

Partner with Raw material suppliers, Global ingredient innovators, Research labs & technology partners

Evaluate and translate emerging cosmetic technologies into commercially viable products.

Build proprietary or semi-exclusive technology platforms that can be leveraged across multiple SKUs and brands.

Support IP generation, documentation, and claim substantiation for new technologies.

Scale-Up, Manufacturing & Tech Transfer

Lead formula scale-up with contract manufacturers – Pilot batches, Trial runs, First commercial batches

Lead formula scale-up with contract manufacturers – Pilot batches, Trial runs, First commercial batches

Own tech transfer including SOPs, BMRs, Critical process parameters

Troubleshoot scale-up challenges related to Rheology changes, Sensory drift, yield loss, and Stability failures

Regulatory, Safety & Compliance

Ensure All Formulations Comply With

Indian Cosmetics Rules (CDSCO)

Global regulations (ASEAN / EU / US where applicable)

Work Closely With Regulatory Teams On

Ingredient approvals

Safety & toxicology inputs

Claim substantiation support

Anticipate regulatory risks early to avoid launch delays.

Costing, Margin & Commercial Viability

Own formulation-level costing and BOM accuracy.

Drive cost optimization while maintaining product performance.

Partner with sourcing and finance teams to Optimize raw material choices and Balance innovation vs. gross margin targets

Lead reformulation initiatives for cost-down or compliance updates.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead, mentor, and develop formulation teams.

Define Formulation SOPs, documentation standards, Stability & testing protocols

Build a strong internal knowledge base for actives, technologies, and formulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Brand & Marketing (claims, sensorials, storytelling), Packaging (compatibility, dispensing, sustainability), Quality, Regulatory & Supply Chain

Work closely with Brand & Marketing (claims, sensorials, storytelling), Packaging (compatibility, dispensing, sustainability), Quality, Regulatory & Supply Chain

Act as the technical authority translating consumer insight into executable innovation.

Skills & Competencies

Deep expertise in Emulsions, surfactants, anhydrous systems, Actives, delivery systems, preservatives

Strong understanding of Stability, compatibility, and scale-up science

Commercial acumen and execution mindset

Strong stakeholder management skills

Skills: color,cosmetics,innovation,formulation