Scientist / Sr. Scientist - NPD

Thorough understanding on pre-formulations, proto-typing and product development of various dosage forms. The candidate should have strong technical and hands on experience in at least one of the above mentioned categories.

Interact and coordinate with different functions for various activities

Exposure to wet and instrumental analysis of relevant product categories and raw materials.

Utilize measurement techniques to characterize and predict product behavior over time

Understand and follow protocols/test methods used to measure functional and aesthetic performance

Understand and develop protocols to evaluate product performance to support claim substantiation

Analyze and evaluate competition products

Participate in pilot plant and plant level scale up activity

Document the product development pathway by means of suitable reports and dossiers and support Technology Transfer

Develop and work on relevant projects with academia to build and develop science base within GCPL, and also exploit learning's to our commercial advantage

Expected to think and contribute through innovative and disruptive ideas in relevant categories

Key Skills

Must possess a sound understanding of product formulations, consumer expectations/insights, as well as, gaps in delivery of existing formats. Some level of consumer interaction to understand consumer needs

Knowledge in various methods both instrumental and non instrumental methods in evaluation of the category would be preferred

Ability to demonstrate the practical use of knowledge base in Innovation Projects

An appetite for learning, open mind for innovation, questioning status quo, ability to think out of the box

Analytical abilities coupled with an understanding of and ability to use statistical tools

Ability to work in a team

Strong Interpersonal skills

Good presentation and communication skills