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Scientist / Sr. Scientist – NPD | ScaleneWorks INC

full-time
Posted on August 28, 2025

Job Description

Scientist / Sr. Scientist – NPD

Job Summary

The Scientist / Sr. Scientist in New Product Development (NPD) will play a crucial role in the formulation, prototyping, and product development of various dosage forms. This position requires a strong technical background and hands-on experience in product development, contributing to the organization’s goals through innovative and disruptive ideas.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a thorough understanding of pre-formulations, prototyping, and product development for various dosage forms.
  • Interact and coordinate with different functions for various activities related to product development.
  • Conduct wet and instrumental analysis of relevant product categories and raw materials.
  • Utilize measurement techniques to characterize and predict product behavior over time.
  • Follow protocols and test methods to measure functional and aesthetic performance.
  • Develop protocols to evaluate product performance to support claim substantiation.
  • Analyze and evaluate competitor products to inform development strategies.
  • Participate in pilot plant and plant-level scale-up activities.
  • Document the product development pathway through suitable reports and dossiers to support Technology Transfer.
  • Collaborate on relevant projects with academia to enhance the scientific base within the organization and leverage learnings for commercial advantage.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of product formulations and consumer expectations.
  • Knowledge of various instrumental and non-instrumental methods for category evaluation.
  • Demonstrated practical application of knowledge in innovation projects.
  • Analytical abilities with proficiency in statistical tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • Educational qualifications: BSc, MSc, or equivalent in a relevant scientific field.

Preferred Skills

  • An appetite for learning and an open mind for innovation.
  • Ability to question the status quo and think outside the box.
  • Experience in consumer interaction to understand consumer needs.

Experience

  • Relevant experience in product development, particularly in formulation and prototyping, is preferred.

Environment

  • Work setting: In-office at Mumbai.
  • Work type: Full-time.
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