Research n Development Manager

Neuraleap Group; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuraleap Group is seeking a hands-on R&D professional to drive end-to-end nutraceutical development from concept to launch. You will lead product development across powders, RTDs, bars, and other formats, while optimizing flavor and ensuring stability.

The role requires strong formulation science, stability testing, and the ability to scale from lab to production in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nutraceutical/ functional foods/ snacks industry.
• Hands-on background in product development and flavoring systems.
• Experience in developing bars or unique delivery formats.
• Strong grasp of formulation science, stability testing, and scale-up from lab to production.
• Experience in fast-moving, hands-on R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end R&D for nutraceuticals and nutrition supplements, from concept to commercial launch.
• Product development across Powders, RTDs, Bars and other novel formats.
• Flavor development and sensory optimization to ensure taste, texture, and stability meet market standards.
• Collaboration with sourcing, QA, and manufacturing teams to scale formulations without compromising quality.
• Staying ahead of ingredient trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive innovation in the sports nutrition/nutraceutical space.

Skills

Product development

Flavoring systems

Scale-up from lab to production

Formulation science

Stability testing

Job description

• End-to-end R&D for nutraceuticals and nutrition supplements, from concept to commercial launch
• Product development across Powders, RTDs, Bars and other novel formats
• Flavor development and sensory optimization to ensure taste, texture, and stability meet market standards
• Collaboration with sourcing, QA, and manufacturing teams to scale formulations without compromising quality
• Staying ahead of ingredient trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive innovation in the sports nutrition/nutraceutical space
  

What You'll Own

• End-to-end R&D for nutraceuticals and nutrition supplements, from concept to commercial launch
• Product development across Powders, RTDs, Bars and other novel formats
• Flavor development and sensory optimization to ensure taste, texture, and stability meet market standards
• Collaboration with sourcing, QA, and manufacturing teams to scale formulations without compromising quality
• Staying ahead of ingredient trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive innovation in the sports nutrition/nutraceutical space
  

What You Bring

• Proven experience in the core nutraceutical/ functional foods/ snacks industry
• Hands-on background in product development and flavoring systems
• Demonstrated expertise in developing bars or other unique delivery formats
• Strong grasp of formulation science, stability testing, and scale-up from lab to production
• A builder's mindset — comfortable in a fast-moving, hands-on R&D environment
  

Skills: product development,functional foods,formulation,nutrition