New Product Development Specialist (Cosmetics)

Job Title: NPD Specialist

Location: Gurugram, Sector-67

Timing: 10:30 am to 7:30 pm

Working days: Monday to Friday (WFO), Saturday (WFH)

Experience: 5+ years

Salary: As per the market standard

No. of Vacancies: 01

About Us:

Conscious Chemist, a skincare brand under Era Botanics Pvt. Ltd., we are dedicated to creating innovative and personal care products. We are building an honest and transparent personal care brand which crafts performance-backed highly efficacious products. Our mission is to promote wellness and counter misinformation around chemicals, and help consumers make conscious choices.

Job Description:

As the NPD Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end process of new product development, from concept ideation through to launch. You will work closely with R\&D, marketing, regulatory, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure that products meet the highest standards of quality, efficacy, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Conceptualisation: Develop and refine innovative skincare product concepts based on market trends, consumer insights, and brand strategy.
• Project Management: Own and drive the NPD process, ensuring project timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with R&D, packaging, procurement, regulatory, marketing, and operations to bring products from concept to shelf.
• Ingredient & Formulation Development: Collaborate with R&D to identify key actives, test prototypes, and refine formulations to ensure performance, stability, and safety.
• Consumer Testing: Oversee sensory testing, focus groups, and other consumer validation methods to ensure products meet consumer expectations.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure all products comply with relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g., BIS, FDA, EU, etc.), including labelling and claims substantiation.
• Sustainability: Champion sustainable and ethical sourcing, packaging, and formulation practices.
• Budget Management: Monitor NPD budgets and resource allocation effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in NPD within the skincare or personal care industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching skincare products.
• Strong understanding of formulation chemistry, regulatory compliance, and market trends.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passion for innovation and staying updated on beauty industry trends.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape the future of skincare innovations.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.