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Research And Development ManagerTraya • Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India
Research And Development Manager

Research And Development Manager

Traya • Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India
1 day ago
Job description

About Us :

Traya is an Indian direct-to-consumer hair care platform offering diagnosis-led solutions for hair loss. We provide personalized consultations, science-backed treatments, and a strong adherence system that helps customers achieve long-term hair health outcomes.

About the Role :

We are looking for a hands-on Manager / Assistant Manager – R&D (Product Innovation) with strong experience in formulation development , testing , regulatory documentation , and packaging coordination in FMCG / Personal Care / Pharma.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys lab work, stability studies, ingredient research, packaging evaluations , and supporting the end-to-end development of new products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Formulation Development & Lab Work

  • Develop, optimize, and modify formulations for hair care products under senior guidance.
  • Conduct lab-scale trials, batching, sample creation, and maintain detailed trial documentation.
  • Evaluate new ingredients, surfactants, bioactives, and excipients for efficacy, compatibility, and sensorial properties.
  • Manage stability study samples and prepare stability reports with observations.

2. Research & Ground-Level Study

  • Conduct ingredient research, benchmark studies, competitor product analysis, and efficacy comparisons.
  • Support claim substantiation through literature reviews and vendor technical sheets.
  • Maintain R&D logs, formulation sheets, and internal documentation.
  • 3. Testing & Validation

  • Execute physical, chemical, and stability testing across various conditions.
  • Coordinate microbiology, dermatology, and safety testing with external labs.
  • Assist in clinical / effectiveness studies and prepare test reports.
  • 4. Packaging Development & Compatibility

  • Support packaging selection based on formulation needs, compatibility, product viscosity, and stability requirements.
  • Work with packaging vendors for samples, specifications, and technical evaluations.
  • Coordinate packaging compatibility tests and document results.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and design teams for final packaging specs.
  • 5. Regulatory & Compliance Support

  • Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation including ingredient lists, label claims, dossiers, COAs, MSDS, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, FSSAI, BIS , and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Support audits, certifications, and documentation for product approvals.
  • 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution

  • Work with manufacturing, QC, QA, and procurement teams during pilot batches and scale-up.
  • Troubleshoot formulation and packaging issues during production.
  • Coordinate vendor communications, sample submissions, and raw material evaluations.
  • Who You Are :

  • Education : Bachelor’s / Master’s in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields.
  • Experience : 4+ years in personal care, cosmetics, FMCG, or pharma R&D with strong formulation execution experience.
  • Hands-on with lab trials, batching, testing, and technical documentation.
  • Understanding of packaging materials (plastics, tubes, pumps, bottles, droppers) and packaging–product compatibility.
  • Familiarity with Indian regulatory requirements (FDA, FSSAI, BIS).
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred Experience :

  • Experience in hair care or skin care formulations.
  • Experience working with D2C brands or rapid innovation environments.
  • Exposure to external labs, manufacturers, and packaging vendors.
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