Senior Manager/Manager – R&D

Scrubsy; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrubsy, a fast-growing D2C home and hygiene brand in India, seeks a Senior Manager/Manager - R&D to drive formulation development and new product development, from concept to commercial scale. You will lead lab-scale formulations, pilot trials, stability studies, and claims substantiation while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role entails ownership of technical documentation, regulatory readiness, and potential IP opportunities, with emphasis on innovation and rapid execution in a

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ years of R&D experience in FMCG formulation development (Home Care, Personal Care, Fabric Care, or Hygiene).
• Proven track record of taking at least one product from concept through commercial launch (NPD/EPD).
• Hands-on plant operations experience and tech transfer from lab/pilot to factory scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end formulation development and lifecycle management (NPD & EPD) of the product portfolio.
• Design and execute lab-scale formulations, pilot trials, and manufacturing scale-up; oversee technology transfer and documentation.
• Plan and run stability studies, product performance evaluation, and wash/efficacy testing against benchmarks.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)

B. Pharma

M. Pharma

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Job description

Role: Senior Manager/Manager - R&D

Reporting to: CEO

About Us: Scrubsy is India’s #1 foam-based household cleaner - trusted by thousands of families for kitchen, bathroom, footwear, and all-purpose cleaning. We’re a fast growing D2C brand under BoldChem Sciences Pvt. Ltd., scaling rapidly across Amazon, our own website, and quick commerce platforms. We are a funded organization. We move fast, we care deeply about quality, and we’re building the team that is passionate!

Brief: We are looking for a Senior Manager/Manager - R&D to drive formulation development, new and existing product development (NPD/EPD), and technology transfer for our product portfolio. This role owns the product journey end-to-end — from concept and lab-scale formulation through pilot trials, stability studies, claims substantiation, and commercial-scale technology transfer — while collaborating closely with other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end formulation development and lifecycle management (NPD & EPD) of our product portfolio
• Design and execute lab-scale formulations, pilot trials, and manufacturing scale-up; oversee technology transfer, and related documentation
• Plan and run stability studies, product performance evaluation, and wash/efficacy testing to validate formulations against benchmarks
• Drive claims substantiation through consumer studies, competitive benchmarking, and performance testing to support product launch and marketing claims
• Lead alternate raw material and vendor qualification, formulation optimization, and cost-optimization initiatives while safeguarding product quality and supply continuity
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders to deliver projects
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation — stability protocols/reports, Product Design Criteria (PDC), specifications, industrial trial reports, and regulatory documentation
• Identify opportunities for patent filing and contribute to IP generation where applicable
• Track literature, market trends, and emerging ingredients/technologies to feed the innovation pipeline

What We Are Looking For

Mandatory Requirement

• B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)/B. Pharma/M. Pharma/M.Sc. (Chemistry) or equivalent
• 6+ years of R&D experience in FMCG formulation development, specifically in Home Care, Personal Care, Fabric Care, or Hygiene categories
• Proven track record of taking at least one product from concept through commercial launch (full NPD/EPD cycle)
• Hands-on experience with plant operations and technology transfer from lab/pilot scale to factory-scale commissioning
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional stakeholders
• Working knowledge of stability studies, product performance evaluation, and technical documentation

Additional Requirement

• Exposure to claims substantiation and consumer testing methodologies
• Experience with alternate vendor/raw material qualification and cost-optimization projects
• Prior experience in patent filing or IP documentation

Who You Are

• Problem Solver - you can troubleshoot formulation and process issues methodically
• Curious - you track new ingredients, technologies, and competitor moves and always stay on top
• Innovative - you always bring fresh and innovative ideas

Detail Oriented

- you care about clarity, consistency, and qualit