Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOpportunity to Join a Leading Pharma CompanyLeadership RoleAbout Our ClientOur client is a leading pharma company.Job DescriptionThis is a commercially driven R&D leadership role responsible for formulation development, lifecycle management, and cost optimization across the company's pharma and consumer portfolio.The role focuses on improving existing products through reformulation, alternate material evaluation, and process optimization to enhance margins, manufacturability, and supply flexibility.The incumbent will drive make-vs-buy decisions, support loan-license and third-party manufacturing, and ensure successful technology transfer across internal and external sites.The role requires close collaboration with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, with strong emphasis on pricing-linked formulation decisions and portfolio competitiveness.The Successful ApplicantA successful Head of R&D should have:Strong commercial acumen with ability to link formulation decisions to pricing, margins, and profitability.Deep experience in formulation R&D (OSD, topicals) and lifecycle management.Proven track record in cost optimization, alternate material evaluation, and process improvements.Experience working with external manufacturing and tech transfer.Ability to balance R&D, manufacturing feasibility, and commercial priorities.Exposure to consumer healthcare & pharma products.What's on OfferA high-impact leadership role offering end-to-end ownership of R&D with a strong focus on driving product profitability, cost optimization, and portfolio competitiveness across pharma and consumer categories. It provides significant autonomy, close interaction with senior leadership, and exposure to high-growth markets.Quote job refJN-062026-7031918Job summaryFunctionHealthcare & Life SciencesSub SectorResearch & DevelopmentWhat is your area of specialisation?Healthcare / PharmaceuticalLocationNavi MumbaiJob TypePermanentJob ReferenceJN-062026-7031918
