Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Accomplishments
Awards
Affiliations
Publications
Patents
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Puja Kumari

Gurgaon

Summary

Dynamic R&D Manager with a proven track record at Brightlife Care Pvt. Ltd., excelling in product development and innovation management. Spearheaded patented formulations and led cross-functional teams, enhancing brand portfolios in health and nutrition. Adept at regulatory compliance and technical writing, driving impactful consumer engagement through strategic content creation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager – R&D, IPR and Innovation

Brightlife Care Pvt. Ltd. (HealthKart)
08.2018 - Current
  • Led formulation and development of brands like MuscleBlaze, JustHer, BGREEN, Gritzo, TrueBasics and KoshaVeda
  • Created patented formulations including Biozyme, CreAMP, Thermic EnergyPro, AF 43, Shilajit Pro
  • Created unique process based cosmetic formulation like Nourish hair oil & Collagen moisturize cream
  • Developed several cosmetic based product line for TrueBasics and HK Vitals namely niacinamide, hylauronic acid, Vitamin C cream & serum.
  • Developed functional products across Sports Nutrition, Nutricosmetics, Topical skin & hair care, Kids’ Health, Women’s Health, Elderly Nutrition, and Fermented Beverages.
  • Coordinated IP filings, ingredient sourcing, trials, and tech transfer
  • Managed scientific content for consumer engagement via YouTube and blogs

Research Associate

Vanproz Agrovet
Bangalore
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Engaged in R&D for biofertilizers and biopesticides

Junior Research Fellow

DBT Project, NIT Rourkela
Rourkela
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Engaged in DBT sponsored project: Stem cell mediated GCSF production

Assistant Manager

Florenz India Pvt. Ltd.
Bhubaneswar
05.2016
  • Engaged in IPR regulation and drafting

Education

M.Sc. - Biotechnology

Central University of Bilaspur
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
01.2016

B.Sc. - Biotechnology

Kolhan University
Jamshedpur
01.2014

12th Grade -

Atomic Energy Central School
Jaduguda
01.2011

10th Grade -

Atomic Energy Central School
Narwa Pahar
01.2009

Skills

  • Product development
  • Intellectual property management
  • Formulation science
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Public speaking
  • Technical writing
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Innovation management
  • Technical leadership
  • Idea development and brainstorming
  • Process improvement

Projects

JRF, DBT Project, NIT Rourkela under Prof. M.K. Gupta – Nov 2016 to Dec 2017, Project: Design of Triazole Derivatives of Noscapine as Anti-Cancer Drug – Central University, Bilaspur, Industrial Training, BIOZEEN Biotech Labs, Bangalore (1 month) - Mammalian Cell Culture, Fermentation Technology, Bio-separation, Training, Galaxy Educare Concepts, Kolkata (3 months) - Food Quality and Fermentation Technology, Workshop: IPR and Plagiarism (2 days)

Accomplishments

  • Built IP portfolio with 12+ patents filed and 2 granted patent
  • Conducted scale-up from lab to commercial production
  • Implemented SOPs and validated commercial batches
  • Developed Vegan Whey protein using fermentation
  • Created customized nutrition for kids (Gritzo) and elderly nutrition solutions
  • Patent search, Drafting and regulations

Awards

Certificate of Merit, All India Computer Knowledge Competition (2006), 2nd Place, Poster Painting, AEES Youth Festival (2007), National Science Talent Search Exam – AIR 2146 (2010), Essay Competition Finalist – AMD ER (2009)

Affiliations

  • Nature walks and cultural exploration
  • Reading science-based wellness content
  • Writing Sonnets

Publications

  • Clinical Study on Bioavailability of MB EnzymePro
  • Clinical Study on Bioavailability of CreAMP
  • Clinical Study on Sleep, stress and anxiety of Ashwagandha
  • In Silico Design of Triazole Derivatives for Cancer
  • Nutritional PUFA Sources in Tropical Marine Macroalgae

Patents

  • Granted:
  • Proteolytic Enzyme Composition Indian Patent , App No. 201911004951 – Granted: Jan 26, 2024
  • Proteolytic Enzyme Composition US patent, App No. 17/425,582- Granted : Jan 08, 2025
  • Filed:
  • Thermogenic Workout Composition (WrathX)
  • Natural Plant-Based Multivitamin (BGREEN)
  • Personalized Kids Health Drink (Gritzo)
  • Lactose-Free Kids’ Health Drink (Gritzo)
  • Herbal Weight Gainer (MuscleBlaze)
  • Dual Hair Care (HK Vitals Biotin)
  • Creatine Bioavailability Formula (CreAMP)
  • Herbal Blend with Enhanced Bioactives (Gritzo)
  • 5X potentiated Ashwagandha formula AF 43 (Koshaveda)
  • Novel Shilajit Formula Shilajit pro gold ( Koshaveda)

Timeline

Manager – R&D, IPR and Innovation

Brightlife Care Pvt. Ltd. (HealthKart)
08.2018 - Current

Research Associate

Vanproz Agrovet
01.2018 - 07.2018

Junior Research Fellow

DBT Project, NIT Rourkela
11.2016 - 12.2017

Assistant Manager

Florenz India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016

M.Sc. - Biotechnology

Central University of Bilaspur

B.Sc. - Biotechnology

Kolhan University

12th Grade -

Atomic Energy Central School

10th Grade -

Atomic Energy Central School

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