Assistant Manager-Consumer products

Designation : Assistant Manager

Department : E pharmacy

Location : Gurgaon, Haryana

About Tata 1mg

Tata 1mg is a trusted health partner for end consumers and large institutions. Our Mission is to make healthcare understandable, accessible and affordable for all Indians. Over the past three years, we've worked to build a healthcare platform that guides customers to the right and affordable care. Today, Tata1mg is present in 1000+ cities And were just getting started. Leading the chart as one of the top consumer health platforms through ePharmacy, eDiagnostics, e-consult and offline stores, Tata 1mg has delivered over 15M ePharmacy orders, 2M eDiagnostics orders & 1M+ organic users/day in 2022 andweare just getting started. Our strongest asset is our 6400+ people enabling us to deliver on our mission consistently. Know more about us: https://www.1mg.com/aboutUs

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced and scientifically driven professional to lead our Research & Development function with a focus on nutraceuticals and functional nutrition. The role involves leading formulation development, scientific vetting, regulatory alignment, and cross-functional innovation projects in the VMS (Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements) space. This senior position will serve as a key decision-maker for new product development, compliance oversight, and clinical substantiation.

Key Responsibilities:

Formulation Strategy & Innovation Leadership:

- Lead end-to-end development of novel formulations for VMS and functional products aligned with brand vision and consumer needs.

- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define formulation roadmaps, ingredient differentiation, and product USPs.

- Drive innovation through scientific validation, clinical data evaluation, and market/competitor benchmarking.

- Engage with external R&D partners, academic institutions, and ingredient vendors to source breakthrough technologies and actives.

Scientific & Clinical Vetting:

- Work closely with the Medical Affairs team to evaluate published clinical studies and integrate them into product rationale.

- Ensure formulation claims are supported by robust human studies, peer-reviewed research, and ingredient efficacy data.

- Review, interpret, and document clinical data for internal approvals and external communication.

- Lead development of technical white papers, product monographs, and clinical validation decks.

Regulatory Oversight:

- Ensure all R&D output complies with FSSAI Nutraceutical Regulations and other applicable guidelines.

- Guide the regulatory affairs team in dossier preparation, formulation justifications, and scientific submissions.

- Act as the final reviewer for technical data sheets, COAs, labels, and product documentation.

- Monitor global regulatory trends (US FDA, EFSA, ASEAN, etc.) and ensure alignment in new launches.

People & Project Management:

- Lead a team of formulation scientists, regulatory specialists, and product development executives.

- Drive R&D project timelines, budget adherence, and cross-departmental alignment.

- Mentor and upskill team members in regulatory updates, scientific methodology, and product ideation.

- Represent the R&D team in leadership reviews, audits, and innovation councils.

Qualifications:

- M.Pharm / M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Technology, or related Life Sciences field

- 812 years of experience in R&D and Regulatory Affairs within the nutraceuticals/health supplements industry

- Proven track record in developing science-led health and wellness products

Why Join Us?

Tata 1mg provides one of the most exciting and high growth environments to work in. You get the added benefit of working in a prestigious legacy brand like Tata and a highly dynamic and versatile startup like 1mg. Being an integral part of the Strategic Initiatives will provide a great opportunity to scale up a business to great heights leveraging the existing capabilities of Tata 1mg.

Disclaimer

Tata 1mg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions at Tata 1mg shall bemade without discrimination, harassment or less favorable treatment of any employee or job applicant, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, color, physical ability, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, gender, family status, marital status, prenatal status, gender reassignment, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, competence, and merit