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.