Senior Executive- Packaging Development, Mumbai

About Nua Nua is a venture-funded, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand transforming women's wellness in India. Starting with our innovative, chemical-free and India's only fully customisable sanitary pads, we are on a mission to develop holistic and personalized solutions for solving real problems that women face. We do this by building a wellness platform with great products, an impactful community and a personalized customer experience. With a growing community of over 15 lakh women, we are already India's largest and most engaged digital-first FemTech brand.Our story began with a pad. And not just any pad that could be picked off the shelves but one that was truly thought around a woman's needs. Since then, we have grown multi-fold with innovative, inclusive and effective products that are Made Safe certified and backed by science. We continue to co-create products with our community and fuel the D2C revolution through deep consumer insights and investments in technology.Nua has raised over $22 million in venture funding, backed by marquee investors including Lightbox Ventures, Kae Capital, Mirabilis Investment Trust, Deepika Padukone and Vindi Singh Banga, and Kamini Banga of the Banga family office. If you are as passionate as we are in making a difference and creating real impact in a fast-paced and wildly creative environment, then you might just be the person we are looking for.Role Summary: We are looking for a Senior Executive– Packaging Development who will be responsible for end-to-end packaging development for new and existing products. The role includes packaging concept development, structure finalization, vendor coordination, trials, artwork/print support, andensuring packaging meets quality, cost, compliance, and timeline requirements. Key Responsibilities: 1) Packaging Development (NPD + Existing Portfolio):● Develop and finalize packaging structures for new product launches and line extensions. ● Improve existing packaging to enhance quality, performance, and consumer experience.● Ensure packaging is compatible with filling/packing lines and production requirements. 2) Material&Structure Finalization:● Select appropriate packaging materials (rigid, flexible, mono cartons, labels, etc.) based on product needs. ● Recommend suitable structures considering shelf life, protection, aesthetics, and cost. ● Evaluate packaging performance through lab tests and trials.3) Vendor Management&Trials:● Coordinate with packaging suppliers for development, sampling, and production trials. ● Manage trial execution and ensure closure of observations and corrective actions. ● Support vendor onboarding and capability assessment where required. 4) Quality, Compliance&Documentation:● Prepare and update packaging specifications, BOMs, test reports,and change control documents. ● Support complaint investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions. 5) Cost Optimization&Sustainability:● Drive packaging cost reduction through structure optimization, vendor benchmarking, and material improvement. ● Support sustainability initiatives such as downgauging, recyclable structures, and reduction of material waste. 6) Cross Functional Coordination: ● Work closely with Marketing, Operation and NPD teams for packaging finalization.● Ensure packaging development milestones are met as per project timelines. Key Skills: ● Good coordination and stakeholder management skills ● Strong problem-solving and analytical approach ● Ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines ● Laminate Knowledge is good to haveQualifications:● Bachelor's degree in Packaging&Printing Technology / Polymer / Printing● 6–8 years of relevant experience in packaging development (FMCG / Pharma / Personal Care / Food)