Group Lead-Agro (R&D)

Scimplify; Attibele; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

End-to-end lifecycle exposure

Strategic environment

Career growth

Job summary

Scimplify in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Group Lead – Agro to steer the strategic direction of agrochemical R&D projects and lead a chemist team.

You will drive lab-to-pilot scale-up, enable technology transfer, collaborate across manufacturing, analytical, regulatory and quality teams, and ensure timely delivery.

Join a high-performance, GLP- and GMP-conscious environment with opportunities for impact and leadership development.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Organic Chemistry is required.
• Strong expertise in organic chemistry and agrochemical synthesis.
• Experience leading R&D teams (10+ members preferred).
• Experience in process development, scale-up, and analytical techniques.
• Ability to define strategy and drive multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven track record delivering results on time.
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead synthesis, process development, and formulation projects for agrochemicals.
• Mentor and manage a team of junior and senior chemists.
• Drive tech transfer and scale-up from lab to pilot plant.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, analytical, regulatory, and quality teams.
• Define and execute R&D strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, EHS, GMP standards.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimization.
• Represent R&D in management meetings with regular updates.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Agrochemical synthesis

Formulations

R&D leadership

Process development

Scale-up analytics

Analytical methods

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Job description

About Us

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

About Us

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

We enable 500+ businesses across 20+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production. We have raised over $54 million from top tier investors such as Accel and Bertelsmann, We are a team of 250+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia.

Learn more about why Forbes thinks we are the top 100 startups in Asia to watch. Scimplify Overview

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Group Lead – Agro to lead our Hyderabad R&D team. This role is responsible for driving the strategic direction of agrochemical R&D projects, managing a group of chemists, and ensuring successful development of products from lab to pilot scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee synthesis, process development, and formulation projects for agrochemical products.
• Mentor, train, and manage a team of Junior and Senior chemists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Drive technology transfer and scale-up from lab to pilot plant and support manufacturing integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, analytical, regulatory, and quality for successful product delivery.
• Define and execute R&D strategies and roadmaps, aligned with business objectives and market needs.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, EHS, GMP, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Identify new opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and process improvements.
• Represent R&D in management meetings and provide regular project updates.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Qualification: M.Sc. / Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry)
• Strong technical expertise in organic chemistry, agrochemical synthesis, and formulations.
• Proven experience in leading and managing R&D teams (10+ members preferable).
• Expertise in process development, scale-up, and analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, GC, LC-MS).
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive multiple projects in parallel and deliver results within timelines.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact R&D team in agrochemicals.
• Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle from lab to pilot to market.
• Strategic and collaborative environment, working with top industry experts.
• Career growth and leadership development within the organization.