Experience

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  Haleon

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2014

  R&d deputy manager - health- self care- otc- consumer health

  • Drove R&D for a £100M portfolio of 20# OTC and consumer health products.• Pioneered formulations and packaging solutions, enhancing product efficacy and consumer safety.• Developed Liquid Antacid ENO and Chewable Eno Lozenges for India, Brazil, and other developing countries.• Created and launched new topical formulations for Iodex and Voveran brands.• Developed new formats for pain management brand Iodex (cream, spray, gel) for faster skin absorption.• Created child-resistant packaging for the pediatric pain and antipyretic OTC Brand Crocin.• Built a low-cost nicotine product and filed a US patent (US20160113868A1). Show less

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  Amway india enterprises pvt. ltd.

  May 2014 - Sept 2016

  Manager-innovation-new product development (nutrition & wellness)

  • Established the New Product Development function for the nutrition and wellness business.• Initiated new product lines, ensuring compliance with legal and FSSAI regulations.• Products Developed Focused on gummies, Concordex technology, XS, and new formats for sports nutrition, Energy Drinks, weight managements, whey based products.• Launched 5 new sports nutrition and energy drink products in powder and liquid forms.•Initiated an open innovation Omega gummy product and set up 3 third-party gummy lines for kids' nutrition.•Introduced a plant-based protein product as an alternative to dairy proteins Show less

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  Abbott

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  Manager research operations- abbott nutrition r&d india

  • Lead R&D Operations for outsourced R&D for infant and adult nutrition products to 50 scientists at Syngene.• Coordinated between India, China, and Singapore to build delivery capabilities as R&D Project Management for Basic Research Development Initiatives • Outsourced the spray dryer pilot plant and developed pilot-scale processes.• Closed the R&D centre after Abbott slashed investments in India and China.

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  Reckitt

  May 2017 - Mar 2019

  R&d manager south asia, home, hygiene

  • Built a global demo data bank and a library of 150+ stains. • Developed fragrances by collaborating with global fragrance houses and launched Fast Track's exotic fragrance-based surface cleaners and personal hygiene products.• Guided CSR initiatives in the toilet, home cleaning, and disinfection businesses.• Improved gross margins by 10% for Dettol, Lysol, and Harpic product lines through supplier management.• Generated research data to counter competition claims and product challenges.• Introduced more than 10 Innovation for South Asia markets for Lizol, Harpic, Dettol, Colin, Cherry Brands with Focus on Cost optimizations, Gross Margin improvements and Claims Show less

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  Mead johnson nijmegen

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2024

  • Build a model for commercialization in the European Union focused on external partnerships & open Innovation Lead for Greater China markets• Delivered 5 Year Innovation pipeline based on new ingredients for Milk/Dairy Bioactives, Microbiome Based Pre/Pro/PostBiotics, HMOs, with running basic research around AI tools for breast milk analysis. • Represent MJN in the EU and collaborated with academic institutions/PPP for research projects for Invitro Studies for Infant gut Microbiome with delivery of multiple posters. • Secure a patent on Infant Formula Enfinitas on Gut Microbiome.• Led a global program to develop digital training and content for 100+ associates.• Led "Partner to Win" programme with Global Supplier networks for Exploitative & Exploratory Ingredients Innovation Pipeline Development• Lead Biequivalence Qualifications work for complex nutrition ingredients ie MFGM, Lactoferrin, Polydextrose, Galactoolisacchrides, DHA etc.• Help setting MJN Innovation Institute Digital Plateform for Science Communication & Knowledge Sourcing. Show less • Established and led the R&D function, focusing on global expansion and efficiency improvements.• Built performing teams of 10 people with direct reporting, redesigned R&D facilities to integrate with global set ups, and implemented global processes to enhance business support for end to end NPD stage gate, Product Development, Stability Studies, Technology Transfer.• Streamlined product development through global resets and training initiatives.• Set Global Compliance for Raw Material specification management from process to existing RM compliance as per new China SAMR GB Regulations. Number of RMs were 50 Plus from multiple suppliers to global manufacturing supplies.• Identified Post Product Launch challenges and created a Programme for multiple products CpK and Nutrient conformance, physical characterization ie Foam, BD, flow, Segregation and shelf life to make manufacturing smooth and improve turn around time and compliance.• Coordinated with manufacturing sites across Asia and Europe for operational excellence and innovation continuity.• Delivery of Business Continuity Projects for alternative supplier introductions, qualifications, turn around time improvement, shelf life extensions, RM specifications Management, Cost Saving Programmes and Projects, Process Simplifications for MJN Portfolio Show less

  • Senior Manager - R&D Science, Technology & Innovation Partnership Europe

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Research And Development Manager : Product Lifecycle Management

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2022