Go-to-Market & Manufacturing Operations Associate

Job Description About the Company LightYears Health is the future of preventive healthcare for India's 400 million+ aging population. We're launching India's first platform of health solutions to address aging-related health concerns such as osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and healthy transition to menopause. The LightYears R&D team includes PhDs from across the country, who have studied at prestigious institutions such as IIT Delhi and Jamia Hamdard University. LightYears was incubated at MIT. Our Culture 1.Question the status quo: we question the way things are done and encourage people to try new ways of doing things, as long as the risks are calculated. 2.Transparency: We believe in an environment of complete transparency. There are no wrong questions and feedback doesn't need to be supercoated. 3.Go-getter spirit: We're dealing with big problems and competitors with deep pockets. You're joining a team that solves difficult problems with creativity and hustle. 4.Obsessed with finding and solving consumer pain points: As a team, we're fixated on serving our consumers, and keeping the consumer needs before all else. We formulate products keeping in mind a big value proposition for the consumer. What Are Your Responsibilities 1.Go-To-Market Strategy & Launch Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new product launches, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and launch timelines. Research, evaluate, and select packaging vendors, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics, sustainability goals, and cost parameters. Identify and onboard manufacturing partners through rigorous vetting processes, considering quality standards, scalability, and compliance requirements. 2.Product Development & R&D Coordination Partner with the R&D team to facilitate iterative product development cycles, including sample tastings, formulation feedback, and specification finalization. 3.Manufacturing & Production Management Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations from pilot batches through scaled production runs. Conduct on-site production oversight at manufacturing facilities to ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and batch specifications. Coordinate with legal teams to establish and maintain R&D and manufacturing contracts for each production batch. 4.Supply Chain & Inventory Management Develop and manage a robust supply chain network for raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and labels. Build relationships with differentiated and cost-effective suppliers to optimize margins while maintaining quality. Implement inventory management systems to track stock levels across warehouses and fulfillment centers. Create and manage purchase orders (POs) to ensure optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts. 5.Quality Assurance & Compliance Establish and oversee regular product testing protocols as defined by the R&D team. Ensure all batches meet FSSAI and other relevant regulatory compliance standards. Maintain detailed batch records, certificates of analysis (COAs), and compliance documentation. What Qualifications Are We Looking For 1.Bachelor's degree is required. B.Sc. or B.Tech. in Food Sciences or Biotechnology or Bachelors in Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy) is preferred. 2.4+ years of experience in managing e-commerce operations for a consumer products company is required. Experience managing Shopify and/or Amazon FBA operations is preferred. 3.Experience in managing supply chain and manufacturing operations for food and/or nutraceutical companies is preferred. What Qualities Are We Looking For 1.Hustler. We are a team of hustlers, and we are looking to grow the team with people who have a go-getter mentality for the goals they set. 2.A keen learner. We're looking for people who are willing to learn new hard and soft skills on the job. A new company offers many challenges and opportunities, and each presents you with steep learning curves. We are looking for a candidate who embraces the learning process. 3.Agility and Adaptability. As we launch in the market, our operations will be nimble and you will be required to adapt to changing market situations, growing operations, and pivoting product strategies. 4.Creative Thinking. You will be required to think of unconventional solutions for problems we have. We're solving big, fuzzy problems and we're looking for unconventional thinkers to solve these problems. How to Take This Forward If you are interested in applying for this position, email us your resume at [Confidential Information]. After reviewing all applications, we will reach out to selected candidates for an in-person interview. - If you have any further questions, you can email us at [HIDDEN TEXT].