Research and Development Executive

Sr. Executive – Food & Beverage R&D
Company: Foodsure
Location: Noida
Department: Research & Development
Experience: 4–5+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: R&D Manager
Team Responsibility: Assistant Managers / Interns
Email: careerfoodsure@gmail.com
About the Role
Foodsure is looking for an experienced and technically strong Sr. Executive – Food & Beverage R&D to join our Research & Development team.
The role involves end-to-end product development, including formulation, laboratory trials, sensory evaluation, raw-material validation, costing, process optimization, pilot trials, scale-up and commercialization.
The candidate will be responsible for independently managing R&D projects, solving formulation and process-related challenges, coordinating with clients and suppliers, and ensuring projects are completed within defined quality, cost and turnaround-time requirements.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on exposure to Food & Beverage formulation and product development, with the ability to work across Lab → Pilot → Factory → Commercial Scale.
Key Responsibilities1. Product Development & Formulation
Develop new food and beverage products based on client briefs, market requirements and product concepts.
Formulate and optimize recipes considering taste, texture, appearance, stability, functionality, cost and process feasibility.
Conduct laboratory trials and systematically record formulation changes.
Manage multiple formulation projects simultaneously.
Drive the complete product development cycle from:
Concept → Formulation → Trial → Iteration → Sensory Evaluation → Validation → Scale-Up → Commercialization.
Identify and resolve formulation failures and technical challenges.
Optimize existing products based on sensory, cost, quality or process requirements.
Maintain clear formulation versions and development records.
2. Scale-Up & Commercialization
Take successful laboratory formulations through pilot-scale and commercial-scale trials.
Coordinate with manufacturing teams during scale-up.
Identify differences between laboratory, pilot and production conditions.
Troubleshoot process-related issues during scale-up.
Support manufacturing partners in achieving the required product specifications.
Ensure the final commercial product remains aligned with the approved formulation and sensory profile.
Monitor trials and ensure timely project closure.
3. Sensory Evaluation & Product Benchmarking
Plan and conduct structured sensory evaluations.
Organize internal evaluations, client tastings and product trials.
Evaluate products based on:
Taste
Aroma
Texture
Appearance
Overall acceptability
Analyse sensory feedback and convert it into actionable formulation improvements.
Benchmark products against market references and competitor products.
Maintain sensory scorecards and records for different formulation iterations.
4. Raw Material & Ingredient Evaluation
Evaluate new and alternate raw materials for product development.
Assess ingredients based on functionality, quality, application suitability, compliance and cost.
Conduct ingredient trials and evaluate their impact on the final product.
Coordinate with suppliers for:
Ingredient samples
Technical specifications
COAs
Product information
Application support
Maintain updated ingredient and raw-material databases/decks.
Identify potential risks related to availability, quality variation and price fluctuations.
5. COGS & Cost Optimization
Prepare and regularly update COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) for formulations.
Calculate the cost impact of formulation changes and ingredient substitutions.
Coordinate with procurement regarding ingredient pricing.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising product quality.
Maintain accurate and version-controlled costing sheets.
Ensure formulations remain aligned with defined commercial cost targets.
6. Client Handling & Technical Communication
Understand client requirements, product briefs and technical expectations.
Convert client requirements into clear R&D development plans.
Coordinate product development trials and client tastings.
Present formulation options, trial outcomes and sensory results to clients.
Communicate project feasibility, timelines, costing and technical limitations clearly.
Manage client feedback and incorporate relevant changes into formulations.
Maintain professional communication throughout the project lifecycle.
7. Technical Documentation
Prepare and maintain formulation sheets and product development records.
Maintain technical dossiers and product specification documents.
Record trial observations, formulation revisions and sensory results.
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate and version-controlled.
Maintain documentation required for internal review, client communication and commercialization.
Ensure technical documentation is aligned with applicable compliance requirements.
8. Project Management & Reporting
Manage R&D projects from initiation through closure.
Track project TAT (Turnaround Time) and development milestones.
Maintain project status reports and formulation trackers.
Identify project risks, technical blockers and potential delays at an early stage.
Provide regular updates to the R&D Manager and management.
Ensure assigned projects are completed within agreed timelines.
Take ownership of delayed or technically challenging projects and drive them toward resolution.
9. Team Management & Mentoring
Guide Assistant Managers, Junior R&D Executives and Interns in formulation and product development activities.
Review formulation trials, documentation and technical work prepared by junior team members.
Provide technical guidance during laboratory and pilot trials.
Support team members in troubleshooting formulation challenges.
Allocate and monitor R&D activities based on project priorities.
Promote disciplined documentation, technical accuracy and timely execution.
10. Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with:
Procurement
Quality
Production
Manufacturing Partners
Suppliers
Client Teams
Internal R&D Team
Management
to ensure smooth execution of product development and commercialization projects.
Required Technical Experience
The candidate must have 4–5+ years of core Food & Beverage R&D experience, particularly in hands-on product development and formulation.
Mandatory Skills
Food & Beverage Product Development
Formulation & Recipe Development
Laboratory Trials
Sensory Evaluation
Product Benchmarking
Raw Material Evaluation
Ingredient Functionality
COGS & Cost Optimization
Process Optimization
Pilot Trials
Commercial Scale-Up
Technical Documentation
Client Coordination
Supplier Coordination
Project Management
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a professional who:
Has strong hands-on experience in Food & Beverage R&D.
Can independently manage formulation and product development projects.
Has experience moving products from laboratory scale to commercial production.
Can troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges.
Is comfortable working with clients, suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Can manage multiple projects without compromising quality.
Has strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrates ownership of projects, timelines and deliverables.
Has the ability to mentor and guide junior R&D professionals.
Key Performance Areas
Performance in this role will be evaluated across:
Product development and formulation quality
Successful scale-up and commercialization
Sensory performance and product consistency
Raw-material and ingredient validation
COGS accuracy and cost optimization
Project TAT and closure
Client satisfaction and technical coordination
Documentation quality and compliance
Team guidance and development
Effective cross-functional coordination
Who Should Apply?
Professionals with 4–5+ years of hands-on Food & Beverage R&D experience who have worked on formulation, product development, trials, sensory evaluation and commercialization.
Candidates from QA, Quality Control, Production or Documentation-only backgrounds without core formulation/product development experience may not be suitable for this position.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can share their updated CV at:
📩 careerfoodsure@gmail.com

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