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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Scientist
NutriBurst Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
11.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions in Food and Nutraceutical Supplements for EU/Uk/USA market.
- Production handling with respect to China, UK, Netherland and India.
- Compliance and Export documentation handling
- Designed and executed experiments to evaluate compound efficacy and safety.
- Analyzed complex data sets using advanced statistical methods and software tools.
- Mentored junior scientists, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
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
01.2016
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Kolhan University
01.2014
12th Grade -
Atomic Energy Central School
01.2011
10th Grade -
Atomic Energy Central School
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
Personal Information
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
Principal Scientist
NutriBurst Pvt Ltd
11.2025 - Current
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