New Product Development Manager

Company Description BigHaat is a farmer-centric, pan-India digital marketplace for agricultural inputs, providing personalized technical guidance and access to a wide range of high-quality products. Founded in 2015, the platform leverages data, science, and technology to improve sustainability and profitability for over 4 million farmers engaged across the country. Through a Direct-to-Farmer model, BigHaat is building an efficient and transparent agri-inputs ecosystem and transforming the factory-to-farm supply chain. Its data analytics platform supports more than 200 agri-input manufacturers with demand-supply insights, product feedback, and reduced marketing and distribution costs. As an industry-leading and rapidly growing platform, BigHaat aims to become India’s largest agri digital platform, impacting over 10 million farmers in the next three years.
Role Description The New Product Development Manager will lead end-to-end development of new agri-related products and solutions, from concept to launch, in alignment with BigHaat’s farmer-centric strategy. This full-time, on-site role based in Mysore involves conducting market and technical research, defining product requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, operations, procurement, marketing, and sales. The manager will oversee project timelines, budgets, testing, and quality validation, ensuring products meet regulatory, safety, and performance standards. Daily responsibilities include analyzing farmer and manufacturer feedback, monitoring product performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and preparing reports and recommendations for leadership. The role also involves building partnerships with external labs, suppliers, and technology providers to support innovation and scalability.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong expertise in Research and Development (R&D), with experience in designing, testing, and optimizing new products.
Candidates should possess skills in Food Technology and Food Science, including knowledge of formulations, processing, quality parameters, and regulatory standards.
Candidates should possess solid Project Management capabilities to plan, execute, and track product development initiatives within time and budget constraints.
Candidates should possess familiarity with the Food Industry or agri-inputs sector, including market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related disciplines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights from data and farmer feedback into product requirements.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Experience in product lifecycle management, process improvement, and adherence to safety and quality standards is highly beneficial.

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