R&D Manager

About the Role:-

We're looking for an R&D Manager who can bridge classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern pharmaceutical rigor, someone who can take a formulation from concept to compliant, scalable, market-ready product.

This role owns product development end-to-end: research, formulation, testing, regulatory compliance and working closely with manufacturing to bring it to life.

What You'll Do:-

• Lead formulation development for new products, from Ayurvedic principle to finished, stable, market-ready formula.
• Own the R&D lifecycle: ideation, ingredient sourcing, lab trials, stability testing, and scale-up to production.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with AYUSH, FSSAI, and relevant GMP standards for all formulations.
• Evaluate and validate raw materials, working with vendors and labs to ensure quality and consistency.
• Document formulations thoroughly: composition, process, testing data, and compliance records.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to ensure formulations are both effective and commercially viable.
• Stay current on Ayurvedic and pharmaceutical research, identifying new ingredients, actives, or delivery formats worth exploring.
• Troubleshoot production-stage issues related to formulation stability, texture, or efficacy.

Required Qualifications:-

• BAMS degree (mandatory); additional B.Pharm/M.Pharm or equivalent pharmaceutical qualification strongly preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Ayurvedic or nutraceutical formulation development, ideally in a D2C or FMCG environment.
• Working knowledge of AYUSH and FSSAI regulatory requirements for product approval and labeling.
• Hands-on lab experience: formulation trials, stability testing, and documentation
• Understanding of both classical Ayurvedic texts/principles and modern pharmaceutical standards, able to translate between them.
• Strong attention to detail, especially around compliance documentation and quality control.

Preferred Skills & Experience:-

• Experience with personal care or skincare formulations.
• Prior experience working with third-party manufacturing units.
• Exposure to ingredient sourcing and vendor negotiation.
• Published research or patents in Ayurvedic/pharmaceutical formulation.

How to Apply

Send us:

1. A formulation you've developed or contributed to, what problem it solved and how you validated it.

2. Your take on a current challenge in Ayurvedic product development and how you'd approach solving it.

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If you're passionate about combining Ayurveda + science + innovation to build products that genuinely work, we'd love to hear from you.