Head of Research And Development

🚀 We're Looking for a Head of Research And Development / Product Development Lead!
Purely Plated LLP | Building the Future of Science-Backed Nutrition
At Purely Plated, we're building YEVA, a wellness and nutraceutical brand focused on making science-backed, functional nutrition accessible for everyday life.
As we move from product development to commercialization and scale, we're looking for someone who brings strong technical expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the passion to build something from the ground up.
🔬 Who we're looking for:
A professional with a background in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Sciences, or a related discipline, preferably with hands-on experience in:
✅ End-to-end product development — from ideation, formulation prototyping validation to commercial production.
✅ Nutraceuticals, functional foods, dietary supplements or wellness products.
✅ Ingredient research, formulation optimization, product testing and validation.
✅ Manufacturing scale-up, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and commercialization.
✅ Working with R&D laboratories, manufacturing partners and technical teams.
💡 What makes this opportunity different?
This isn't just another technical role.
We're looking for someone who wants to build, innovate and grow with the company, taking ownership of product development and helping shape our future portfolio.
What we offer:
Equity participation in Purely Plated, with terms mutually agreed upon.
Opportunity to grow into a formal business partnership.
Significant technical ownership and influence over product innovation.
The chance to help build a science-driven wellness brand from an early stage.
📍 Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
If you have the technical expertise and entrepreneurial drive to take an idea from the laboratory to the market, we'd love to connect.
📩 Interested? Send me a DM with a brief introduction and your relevant experience.
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Let's build something meaningful together.
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