New Product Development Executive - Skincare

New Product Development (NPD) & Innovation Strategy Associate @ SEREKO – D2C Skincare (1-2 years)

Candidates with Experience in working in Beauty & Personal Care in New Product Development ONLY NEED TO APPLY

SEREKO is Indias 1st Psychodermatology brand that with its unique blends aims to reverse the effects of Mental stress on the Skin. The company intends to market and sell its D2C brand portfolio, spanning Topical Skincare products with complementing Nutraceuticals (supplements) to treat the skincare concerns instream along with providing surface solutions.

About the Role

·As a NPD resource, you will be responsible to Manage Formula development and new Innovations across skincare categories from concept to launch.

·Be Interface on all project activities starting with project scope definition, formulation development, ingredient sourcing, prototype development and stability studies, manufacturing process with different manufacturing facilities, tech-transfer and validation, build-up of regulatory dossier for submission of commercial launch.

Key Deliverables

• · Research RM/ Ingredients to create new innovations, textures and effect right for the brand DNA.
• · Evaluate & redirect formula submissions from contract manufacturers to create the ideal product.
• · Initiate and manage process and product improvement initiatives to improve product quality and process.
• · Review all ingredients list with regulatory manager to ensure Global Compliance of all formula submission.
• · Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as Procurement, Quality Assurance, Nutrition, Regulatory, Business development & Manufacturing.

· Focus on quality obsession by reviewing pilot & production batches as well as pre-production samples with quality assurance & packaging team to ensure formula & aesthetic match to standard.

· Create claim questionnaire to ensure desired claims were tested and ultimately used as a marketing tool on packaging and company website.

· Ensure appropriate KPIs are in place and used effectively to measure and improve the effectiveness of the key elements of NPD process and overall departmental performance.

• · Propose, secure, and effectively manage budgets to support new product development and external partnership opportunities.
• · Track product timelines and key milestones throughout the development of the project to ensure timely launch.
• · Document Review : MFR, BOM, SOP, Change-control & Deviation, Draft Text Matter & Artwork.
• · Market Research : Survey competitive landscape to identify new product launches.

Qualification 

B.Tech in Cosmetic Technology /M.Sc./MTech in Cosmetic Technology / PG Diploma in Cosmetic Technology

Skills :

• - 1-2 years of Relevant NPD verticle Experience
• - Industry Experience : Working in Beauty & Personal Care New Product Development / Innovation role is a MUST
• Immediate joiner will get additional prefferance

JobLocation: Noida, Sector 142,Walkable distance from 142-Aqua Line Metro route