Scientist / Sr. Scientist - NPD

About the role

–      Thorough understanding on pre-formulations, proto-typing and product development of various dosage forms. The candidate should have strong technical and hands on experience in at least one of the above mentioned categories.

–      Interact and coordinate with different functions for various activities

–      Exposure to wet and instrumental analysis of relevant product categories and raw materials.

–      Utilize measurement techniques to characterize and predict product behavior over time

–      Understand and follow protocols/test methods used to measure functional and aesthetic performance

–      Understand and develop protocols to evaluate product performance to support claim substantiation

–      Analyze and evaluate competition products

–      Participate in pilot plant and plant level scale up activity

–      Document the product development pathway by means of suitable reports and dossiers and support Technology Transfer

–      Develop and work on relevant projects with academia to build and develop science base , and also exploit learning's to our commercial advantage

–      Expected to think and contribute through innovative and disruptive ideas in relevant categories

Who are we looking for?

Key Skills

–      Must possess a sound understanding of product formulations, consumer expectations/insights, as well as, gaps in delivery of existing formats. Some level of consumer interaction to understand consumer needs

–      Knowledge in various methods both instrumental and non instrumental methods in evaluation of the category would be preferred

–      Ability to demonstrate the practical use of knowledge base in Innovation Projects

–      An appetite for learning, open mind for innovation, questioning status quo, ability to think out of the box

–      Analytical abilities coupled with an understanding of and ability to use statistical tools

–      Ability to work in a team

–      Strong Interpersonal skills

–      Good presentation and communication skills