Head of Food & Supplements (Nutrition)

Head of Food & Supplements (Nutrition)
TLS Overview:
Transformative Learning Solutions (TLS) is a house of brands that has developed one of the
largest, global, singularly Ayurveda focused portals - theayurvedaexperience.com. A single,
consolidated Ayurveda focused Platform, The Ayurveda Experience is one of the largest and the
most recognized Ayurveda websites in North America. Advanced in 4 continents and having
spread its wings in about 150 countries, with over 8,00,000 customers,
Job Summary:
The Head of Food & Supplements (Nutrition) plays a pivotal role in overseeing and directing all
aspects of the food and supplements division within TLS. This role involves strategic planning,
product development, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and team management to
ensure the TLS 's food and supplement offerings align with industry standards and meet
customer needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning: Develop strategic and tactical processes to identify market gaps and build
a strong product portfolio that resonates with TLS core customer. Develop and implement
strategic plans to drive growth and profitability in the food and supplements division. Analyse
market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities
and risks. Evaluate clinical trial protocols to ensure they are the correct assessment for
intended claims and drive timely completion of trials within budget.
Product Development: Develop new product strategy and pipeline of launches through market
research and industry benchmarking. Liaise with technical experts both internal and external to
achieve the best-in-class product-market fit. Lead the development of new food and
supplement products from conceptualization to commercialization. Collaborate with cross-
functional teams including R&D, marketing, and sales to ensure products meet market demand
and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance of all new releases with complete
documentation as per the geography of launch. Stay abreast of food and supplement
regulations and ensure all products comply with local, national, and international standards.
Work closely with regulatory affairs teams to navigate regulatory processes and maintain
necessary certifications. Provide compliance oversight on product claims across all marketing
touchpoints and liaise with the marketing team on product efficacy communication.
Quality Assurance: Ensure regulatory and quality assurance across suppliers and
manufacturers with respect to region specific regulatory requirements. Develop and implement
TLS quality assurance processes and collaborate with internal cross functional teams to drive
results as well as with external auditors. Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance
processes to uphold product safety, efficacy, and consistency.
Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team of professionals.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
Be a team player, have strong communication skills, be a thought leader by demonstrating
analytical acumen, bias for action, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project
streams simultaneously. Passionate about health, wellness, nutrition and ayurveda.

Supplier and Vendor Management: Oversee identification, screening and selection of
manufacturing partners that support product innovation and ensure all steps to Technical
Transfer and commercialization are adhered to.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of
goals and strategies across the organization. Foster effective communication and teamwork to
drive overall company success.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, biology, or related field; advanced degree
(e.g., MBA, PGDM, MS from a reputed Institute) preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in product development, quality assurance,
regulatory affairs, or related roles within the FMCG or Nutraceuticals industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products and driving business
growth.
• Strong knowledge of food and supplement regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex data, and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse
stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to
changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
Working Conditions: This role typically operates in an office environment (which includes the
1st & 3rd Saturday of the month- Working from Home.) but may require occasional travel to
manufacturing facilities, , and industry conferences. The Head of Food & Supplements must be
able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple priorities
simultaneously.