Assistant Manager - Product Development (Nutraceuticals / Health Supplements)

Company Profile:

Tianjin Tianshi India Pvt Ltd (TIENS) is a Chinese direct-selling company dealing with Healthcare, Homecare, and Personal care products. In order to keep up with the current market trend, we are seeking a candidate who can continuously update our product desk with unique products and new formulations. You can browse through our product offerings at web.in.tiens.com and www.tiens.com.

About the Role:

TIENS is seeking a dedicated Product Development Manager to analyze the market for new product development, monitor the production and sales of existing products, and forecast future product needs. The ideal candidate will be an energetic team player capable of driving innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing both internal cross-functional relationships and external supplier networks.

Key Responsibilities:

Market & Product Analysis

• Analyze and review existing product data to identify performance trends, market gaps, and opportunities for quality enhancement.
• Evaluate customer satisfaction metrics and feedback to ensure the continuous improvement of product relevance and quality.
• Benchmark product performance against competitors, track industry innovations, and proactively plan new product introductions based on emerging health trends.
• Recommend product modifications or discontinuations based on profitability, demand analysis, and lifecycle performance.

New Product Development & Training

• Research, design, and develop nutraceutical formulations, including capsules, powders, and herbal supplements, while ensuring safety and shelf-life compliance.
• Coordinate with headquarters and suppliers to develop formulations, negotiate costs, and calculate product pricing.
• Launch new products based on consumer trends and establish post-launch feedback loops to drive continuous product upgrades.
• Deliver structured product training sessions to internal teams to enhance their knowledge of both new and existing product ranges.

Regulatory & Legal Compliance

• Obtain and manage essential state and central government approvals, ensuring the timely registration and renewal of FSSAI, CDSCO, Halal, HAKI/Merk, and Legal Metrology certifications.
• Handle customs and import/export approvals for both raw materials and finished products.
• Ensure strict adherence to Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, and collaborate with the Legal team for product registrations.
• Supervise product label design and packaging to ensure full accuracy and compliance with FSSAI regulations.

Product & Vendor Management

• Monitor stock levels across branches and the main warehouse, forecast requirements to prevent stockouts, and manage the timely dispatch of expired products.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to streamline distribution and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Handle agreement renewals and prepare new contracts with third-party manufacturers, aligning their production schedules and capacity planning with company requirements.
• Visit vendor factories to inspect raw materials, monitor production processes, and verify the quality of finished products against agreed specifications.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance (QA) protocols, including GMP, CDSCO, and FSSAI audits of manufacturing practices and hygiene standards.
• Prepare ongoing project reports, secure approvals from regional offices and headquarters, and ensure best-in-class service for handling product complaints.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Health, Food Science, or Nutrition.
• A minimum of 5 years of recent, related professional experience within the pharmaceutical or food nutrition industry.
• Experience in designing technical product training course content is required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Hindi, English, and MS Office, with knowledge of any additional language considered a plus.
• Deep expertise in market research, competitor analysis, formulation, product registration, and price negotiation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to identify needs, develop effective solutions, and manage complex projects.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to embrace and champion change at short notice.
• An absolute team player characterized by high energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal cross-functional teams, external suppliers, vendors, licensing authorities, and government officials.