Principal Beverage Formulator

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead the formulation, research, and innovation of all beverage products.

This role involves establishing processes, managing external labs and suppliers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a future-facing product pipeline.

You will work closely with our founders, marketing, and operations teams to turn concepts into commercially successful beverages.

• Create an innovation roadmap for beverages aligned with brand vision.
• Build and lead a research and development function.
• Stay ahead of global trends, functional ingredients, and health sciences.

• Formulate and optimize beverages for nutrition, flavor, cost, and shelf-life.
• Innovate with functional ingredients like proteins, adaptogens, botanicals, natural sweeteners, probiotics, etc.
• Run pilot trials, sensory studies, and consumer testing before scaling.

• Evaluate and ensure FSSAI compliance for all products and validate nutrition/health claims.
• Manage food safety testing, certifications, and quality standards.

• Partner with manufacturing units and co-packers to scale formulations.
• Solve for stability, packaging, and supply chain compatibility.

• Work closely with Marketing for claims, positioning, and product storytelling.
• Collaborate with Operations/Finance on cost optimization and sourcing.

• Education: Master's or PhD in Food Technology, Food Science, or Nutrition.
• Proven track record of developing and launching beverage products.
• 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 ability to balance science, consumer insight, and commercial viability.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.