Food Innovation Director

2 days ago

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India beBeeLeader Full time ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 17,50,000

At NEAT, we're seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our R&D efforts in beverage development. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation and growth within our organization.

Job Description

The Head of R&D (Beverages & Nutrition) will be responsible for leading the formulation, research, testing, and innovation of all Neat Meals beverage products. This leader will establish R&D processes, manage external labs and suppliers, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a future-facing product pipeline.

This is a foundational role — working directly with the founders, marketing, and operations teams to turn concepts into commercially successful beverages.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership
    • Define the innovation roadmap for beverages aligned with brand vision.
    • Build and lead an R&D function (scientists, food technologists, lab partnerships).
    • Stay ahead of global beverage trends, functional ingredients, and health sciences.
  • Product Development & Formulation
    • Formulate and optimize beverages for nutrition, flavour, cost, and shelf-life.
    • Innovate with functional ingredients (proteins, adaptogens, botanicals, natural sweeteners, probiotics, etc.).
    • Run pilot trials, sensory studies, and consumer testing before scaling.
  • Regulatory & Compliance
    • Ensure FSSAI compliance for all products and validate nutrition/health claims.
    • Manage food safety testing, certifications, and quality standards.
  • Scale-up & Manufacturing
    • Partner with manufacturing units and co-packers to scale formulations.
    • Solve for stability, packaging, and supply chain compatibility.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work closely with Marketing for claims, positioning, and product storytelling.
    • Collaborate with Operations/Finance on cost optimization and sourcing.
    • Present innovation updates to founders and investors.
    Requirements
    • Education: Master's/PhD in Food Technology, Food Science, or Nutrition.
    • Proven track record of developing and launching beverage products (functional beverages a plus).
    • Expertise in food chemistry, sensory science, nutrition, and functional ingredients.
    • Strong knowledge of FSSAI and international regulations.
    • Experience setting up or leading an R&D lab/team.
    • Creative thinker with the ability to balance science, consumer insight, and commercial viability.
    • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders.

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