Research And Development Manager

Jeeva Organic Private Limited; Khordha; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Biotrace Labs Private Limited is seeking an experienced R&D Leader to spearhead formulation science and product development in nutraceuticals and botanical extracts. The role requires a PhD in Life Sciences and 8–10+ years of hands-on R&D experience, with responsibility for guiding end-to-end development from concept through commercialization.

Lead cross‑functional teams across Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing, while ensuring regulatory compliance and successful product

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences or related field required.
• 8–10+ years hands-on R&D experience in nutraceuticals or related industries.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D strategy and team to align with business goals.
• Direct product & formulation development from concept to commercialization.
• Provide leadership in extraction, purification, and process tech for botanical ingredients.
• Drive regulatory and compliance activities across FSSAI, AYUSH, US FDA, EU regulations.
• Oversee product launches, technology transfer, and scale‑up to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing teams.

Skills

Nutraceuticals

Botanical Extracts

Formulation Science

Product Development

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Company: Biotrace Labs Private Limited

Department: Research & Development

Job Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Experience: 8–10+ years

Industry: Nutraceuticals / Extracts / Life Sciences

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Biotrace Labs Private Limited is focused on innovation and the development of high-quality solutions in the life sciences and nutraceutical space. The organization is committed to developing science-backed products that meet evolving market needs while maintaining high standards of quality, efficacy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Why Join Biotrace Labs?

• Opportunity to lead innovation in the fast-growing nutraceutical and life sciences industry.
• Work on scientifically driven products and natural ingredient solutions.
• Lead end-to-end product development and commercialization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the company's innovation strategy.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and innovation-driven R&D Leader with a strong background in Nutraceuticals, Botanical Extracts, Formulation Science, and Product Development.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Life Sciences along with 8–10+ years of hands‑on R&D experience in the nutraceutical industry. The individual will be responsible for leading product development from concept and research through formulation, validation, scale-up, regulatory compliance, and commercialization.

The role requires strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams involving R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

1. R&D Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the R&D strategy aligned with the company's business and innovation objectives.
• Lead and mentor the R&D team, fostering a culture of scientific innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build strong collaboration across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing functions.
• Identify emerging technologies, ingredients, and scientific developments relevant to the nutraceutical industry.

2. Product & Formulation Development

• Lead the development of nutraceutical formulations from concept to commercialization.
• Design, develop, and optimize formulations for efficacy, stability, bioavailability, safety, and scalability.
• Work extensively with botanical extracts, functional ingredients, active compounds, and delivery systems.
• Evaluate ingredient compatibility, dosage forms, sensory characteristics, stability, and shelf‑life requirements.
• Develop prototypes and conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials.

3. Extraction & Process Technology

• Provide technical leadership in extraction, purification, concentration, and processing technologies for botanical and natural ingredients.
• Evaluate and optimize extraction processes to improve yield, potency, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support technology transfer and scale‑up from laboratory to pilot and commercial manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot technical and process‑related challenges during product development and commercialization.

4. Product Commercialization

• Drive successful product launches from R&D through commercialization.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams for pilot batches, scale-up, process validation, and commercial production.
• Ensure products meet defined quality, performance stability, and cost targets.
• Support technical documentation and product specifications required for commercialization.
• Work closely with commercial teams to translate customer requirements and market opportunities into innovative products.

5. Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure product development activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including FSSAI, AYUSH, US FDA, EU regulations, and applicable cosmetic regulations.
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Quality teams on ingredient approvals, product claims, specifications, testing, and documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in nutraceutical, food, botanical, and cosmetic regulations.
• Ensure formulations and product claims are supported by appropriate scientific and regulatory evidence.

6. Innovation & Market Intelligence

• Identify emerging trends in nutraceuticals, functional foods, dietary supplements, botanical extracts, and wellness products.
• Conduct scientific and technical evaluation of new ingredients and technologies.
• Develop innovative products based on market trends, consumer needs, customer requirements, and competitive intelligence.
• Build a strong pipeline of new products and technology‑driven solutions.

Educational Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Additional qualifications in Nutraceuticals, Formulation Science, Food Science, or Pharmaceutical Technology will be an advantage.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 8–10+ years of hands‑on R&D experience, preferably within the nutraceutical, botanical extracts, dietary supplements, pharmaceutical, food, or related industries.
• Strong expertise in formulation development and product innovation.
• In-depth knowledge of extraction technologies, process development, scale‑up, and technology transfer.
• Strong understanding of stability, bioavailability, efficacy, and formulation optimization.
• Good knowledge of FSSAI, AYUSH, US FDA, EU, and relevant cosmetic regulations.
• Proven track record of successful product launches and commercialization.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and external technical partners.
• Strong scientific research, analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong people leadership and team‑building capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional projects from ideation to commercialization.
• Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to balance scientific innovation, regulatory requirements, customer needs, timelines, and commercial objectives.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to R&D.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number and success rate of new product launches.
• R&D project completion within agreed timelines.
• Successful scale‑up and commercialization of formulations.
• Product quality, stability, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Innovation pipeline and new product development.
• Reduction in formulation/process development timelines and costs.
• Cross‑functional project delivery and team performance.