New Product Development Manager

New Product Development Manager

What you"ll do

• Own NPD from concept to launch: ideation, formulation/spec sourcing, vendor/manufacturer coordination, costing, sampling, stage-gate approvals, regulatory/compliance, packaging & artwork sign-off, and final launch
• Drive Novel's activeSKU NPD pipeline through your existing 20-gate stage process
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers on formulation, costing sheets, and BOM
• Work with design/marketing for packaging, MRP, barcode and launch readiness
• Set and track launch timelines against the NPD tracker

What we need

• 4–8 years in NPD/product management, FMCG or personal care/baby care preferred
• Experience taking a product from concept to shelf — not just project coordination
• Comfortable with costing sheets, vendor negotiation, and compliance/regulatory basics (BIS, labeling, etc.)
• Strong with cross-functional coordination (procurement, QC, marketing, manufacturing)
• Location: Full-time, in-office at Mysuru HO.