Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOnly Candidates with 0-1 product sourcing, development & launch experience applyOnly candidates with 6-10 years of kid's ingestibles/topicals development applyAbout Our ClientOur client is a seed‑funded, early‑stage consumer health startup building a next‑generation brand focused on kids. Backed by institutional investors and prominent consumer‑tech operators, the company is on a mission to build science‑led, consumer‑first products with speed and rigour.The environment is highly entrepreneurial, fast‑moving and ownership‑driven.Job DescriptionReporting into the founding leadership, the Head of NPD Sourcing and Supply Chain is owning end‑to‑end new product development, from concept to shelf. This is a hands‑on product builder role, not a formulation, strategy or program‑only position.The role is:Owning end‑to‑end NPD across multiple formats including ingestibles, topicals and new‑age formatsTranslating consumer insights into scalable, market‑ready productsWorking closely with external formulators to arrive at final product decisionsIdentifying, onboarding and managing contract manufacturersOwning raw material and packaging sourcing end‑to‑endDriving rapid iteration cycles (2-4 weeks), including batch trials, failures and improvementsPartnering with design and marketing to ensure strong product‑market fitOwning product costing, margins and scale‑readinessBuilding and improving NPD processes as the organisation scales This Role is NOTa pure R&D or lab‑only rolea project management rolea Strategy‑Only roleThis is a hands‑on, builder‑led NPD ownership role.The Successful ApplicantHigh‑ownership operator who has shipped real physical products end‑to‑end in fast‑paced environments.6-10 years of experience in FMCG, nutraceuticals, food or consumer healthProven track record of launching products from 0 to 1 and beyondStrong experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliersAbility to balance consumer experience, feasibility and costHigh execution bias with comfort in early‑stage, unstructured setupsWhat's on OfferOpportunity to build a category‑defining consumer health brand from an early stageHigh ownership and direct influence over product decisionsSteep learning curve in a founder‑driven environmentCompetitive compensation aligned with early‑stage growth potentialQuote job refJN-042026-6998432Job summaryFunctionProcurement & Supply ChainSub SectorSourcingWhat is your area of specialisation?Healthcare / PharmaceuticalLocationBangalore UrbanJob TypePermanentJob ReferenceJN-042026-6998432
