R&D Executive (Nutraceuticals)

We are looking for an R&D Executive – Nutraceuticals with strong hands-on industry experience in developing FSSAI-compliant formulations across multiple product categories.

This role is not limited to a single segment. The candidate should be comfortable working across:

Protein powders

Sports nutrition products

Vitamins & mineral blends

Functional nutraceutical formulations

Ayush Aahar products

Wellness shots (liquid formats)

Plant-based and herbal nutraceuticals

The role requires a professional who can combine technical formulation expertise with techno-commercial understanding to develop scalable, market-ready products.

# Key Responsibilities

# Product Development & Formulation

Develop and optimize nutraceutical formulations as per FSSAI guidelines

Work across multiple formats including:

Powders (protein, blends)

Capsules / tablets

Liquids and wellness shots

Herbal nutraceutical combinations

Ensure formulations are:

Stable

Effective

Cost-efficient

Commercially viable

# Techno-Commercial Understanding

Design formulations considering:

Ingredient costing

Target market positioning

Pricing feasibility

Consumer usability

Work closely with sales, costing, and production teams to ensure real-world viability

# Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations and Ayush Aahar guidelines

Work on ingredient approvals, permissible limits, and label claims

Support documentation required for regulatory approvals

# Raw Material & Ingredient Expertise

Plant-based actives

Herbal extracts

Proteins and amino acids

Vitamins and minerals

Evaluate ingredient quality and coordinate with procurement for sourcing

# R&D Execution

Conduct trials, validations, and scale-up processes

Work closely with production and QA/QC teams

Maintain formulation records and documentation

# Innovation & Market Alignment

Nutraceuticals

Plant-based supplements

Functional beverages and wellness shots

Suggest new product ideas aligned with global and Indian markets

# Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

Hands-on industry experience in nutraceutical formulation (mandatory)

Strong understanding of FSSAI regulations and Ayush Aahar category

Experience working with plant-based formulations and supplements

Exposure to real manufacturing environments

Ability to develop commercially viable formulations

# Educational Qualification

Relevant backgrounds include:

Food Technology

Nutrition / Dietetics

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Pharmacy (B.Pharma / M.Pharma)

Any relevant nutraceutical or food science field

# Experience

2–6 years of relevant industry experience (mandatory)

Nutraceutical companies

Supplement manufacturing

Contract manufacturing setups

# Key Skills

Nutraceutical formulation expertise

Strong ingredient knowledge

Techno-commercial thinking

Regulatory understanding (FSSAI)

Ability to develop market-ready products

# Preferred Profile

Candidates who have worked on:

Plant-based nutraceuticals

Protein powders and supplements

Wellness shots / liquid nutraceutical formats

Multiple product categories

# Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should:

Have hands-on industry exposure (not academic-only)

Understand both formulation science and commercial practicality

Be comfortable working across multiple product formats

Be execution-focused and detail-oriented

Be willing to grow long-term with ASLI AYURVEDA

# Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Strong long-term growth opportunity