R&D Director, Consumer Product Development, Procter & Gamble, Mumbai

Job Description

This FMCG R&D director job in Mumbai is a senior leadership post at Procter & Gamble. You will lead an R&D team that turns consumer insights into new products for India. You will report to the R&D Senior Director and work closely with senior business leaders.

At a glance

• Position: R&D Director (full time, job number R000156569)
• Where: P&G Mumbai General Office, Maharashtra, India
• Team: 4 to 7 direct reports, in a team of up to 10
• Experience: At least 8 to 10 years in consumer goods R&D, with team leadership
• Degree: A science or technical background; a Master’s or PhD is preferred
• Posted: 1 October 2026
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 19 November 2026)

What the R&D director does

• Build the product portfolio: define the target consumer, the insights and the product needs
• Plan a steady flow of innovation that meets growth goals and saves cost
• Coach the team on product development and on technical and consumer testing methods
• Work with commercial and supply teams on current and future innovation
• Study competitors in the region and plan how to stay ahead
• Lead performance and claims strategy for new launches
• Make sure daily work follows quality, regulatory and safety rules
• Grow the team and set up the structure a fast-growing business needs

Why this role matters

Consumer goods R&D decides what goes into the products millions of Indian homes use every day. This post links lab work, consumer research and business goals. It is a leadership role more than a bench role. It suits a scientist with long FMCG experience who wants to set direction for a whole portfolio.

What P&G is looking for

• At least 8 to 10 years of consumer goods R&D experience, with a record of building strong teams
• Preferred: 8 to 10 years in India’s FMCG R&D sector, with team leadership and organisation design
• Deep technical knowledge, with a focus on turning consumer insights into winning products
• Experience translating insights from emerging markets into locally relevant products
• A record of hiring, developing and mentoring R&D talent
• A background in science or a technical field; a Master’s or PhD from a top science or engineering campus is preferred

Pay and location

The posting does not state pay. The role is at P&G’s Mumbai General Office. P&G says it does not ask candidates to pay any fee to apply.

How to apply

Apply through the official P&G job posting. P&G’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 19 November 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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