Technical Product Manager - Personal Care - D2C FMCG Brand – Exp: 5 years + - WIPRO Partnered - Package 8 LPA

Location: Marol Andheri

Working days: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 07 pm

Company: Soulflower

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented M.Sc. Chemistry professional to join our Product Development team. The candidate will be responsible for developing, reformulating, and improving personal care products in line, regulatory standards, and brand philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and reformulate skincare, haircare, and essential oil-based products.
• Conduct ingredient research, compatibility studies, and stability testing.
• Perform lab trials, batch documentation, and scale-up coordination with manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (BIS, FDA, etc.).
• Maintain detailed R&D documentation and technical records.
• Coordinate with procurement for raw material sourcing and vendor evaluation.
• Conduct sensory and performance evaluations of formulations.
• Work closely with the team for new product development.
• Troubleshoot formulation and production-related issues.

Required Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic / Analytical / Cosmetic Chemistry preferred).
• 5-7 years of similar experience in cosmetics/personal care product development
• Hands-on experience in formulation of emulsions, serums, oils, shampoos, or creams.
• Knowledge of preservatives, surfactants, emulsifiers, and natural actives.
• Understanding of stability studies and quality control parameters.
• Familiarity with GMP and cosmetic regulatory requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on laboratory expertise
• Documentation & reporting skills
• Understanding of clean/natural product formulations
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills

• Experience with essential oils and aromatherapy formulations
• Knowledge of natural preservatives and plant-based actives
• Exposure to scale-up and pilot batch production