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Head Of R&D / Pet Food Technology

Head Of R&D / Pet Food Technology

Stealth Pet StartupNew Delhi, Republic Of India, IN
5 days ago
Job description

We’re reimagining pet nutrition from the ground up — blending science, instinct, and taste to create precision nutrition for modern pets. Founded by a lifelong pet parent, our mission is simple yet ambitious : to help India’s pets live longer, healthier lives through ancestral, credible, and science-backed products.

Looking for our core team recruit- R&D / Product Champion— a Food Technologist or Animal Nutritionist passionate about developing, testing, and perfecting pet wellness products that meet global standards of nutrition, safety, and quality. You’ll lead innovation, compliance, and product development across a new generation of pet food formats.

What You’ll Do

1. Market Research & Innovation

  • Identify emerging trends in pet nutrition — from raw and freeze-dried to longevity-led and functional formats — and translate them into viable, differentiated products.
  • Benchmark against top global players to uncover opportunities for ingredient and process innovation.
  • Maintain full compliance with FSSAI, CODEX, AAFCO, and FEDIAF standards, ensuring every product meets global quality and safety benchmarks.
  • Stay current on nutrition regulations, labeling norms, and additive standards.

2. Product Development & Optimization

Develop new products that balance science, safety, and taste appeal

  • .Reverse-engineer and optimize existing products for cost, efficiency, and consistency
  • .Manage sourcing and vendor partnerships for ingredients and private labeling
  • .Conduct sensory and stability testing to validate product shelf life and palatability
  • .Oversee cost and production scalability while preserving product integrity
  • 3. Quality & Continuous Improvemen

    Conduct batch testing, sensory evaluation, and consistency checks across production run

  • s.Design consumer feedback loops and taste panels to refine product formulation
  • s.Document scientific rationale and technical justifications for all ingredients and additive
  • s.Establish systems that translate consumer insights into product innovatio
  • n.

    4. Cross-Functional KP

  • Is
  • Partner with marketing, operations, and production teams to ensure timely and compliant product launch

  • es.Create and maintain SOPs for scale-up, training, and process efficien
  • cy.Review and approve packaging, labeling, and back-of-pack communicati
  • on.Drive sustainability initiatives — from responsible sourcing to safe, eco-friendly packagi
  • ng.

    Education & Backgro

  • und
  • MSc / MTech in Food Technology, Food Science, or Feed Formulat

  • ion.PhD or doctoral candidates in Animal Nutrition or Veterinary Sciences prefer
  • red.Prior hands-on experience in pet food R&D or formulation is essent
  • ial.Experience with modern food processing technology is a p
  • lus .

    You’ll Fit Right In If

  • You :
  • Have a sharp scientific mind and an eye for de

  • tail.Question assumptions and pursue evidence before conclus
  • ions.Are self-driven, structured, and comfortable in fast-paced, founder-led environm
  • ents.Thrive on creating systems from scratch and scaling them with preci
  • sion.Enjoy solving on-ground challenges with creativity and owner
  • ship.

    If you’re driven by curiosity, obsessed with quality, and excited to build from zero to one, this is your opportunity to shape India’s next great pet food brand — where every product tells a story of care, craft, and credibility.

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