Group Leader-Chemical Research

Jubilant Pharma, LLC; Gajraula; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited in Gajraula, UP, is seeking a Group Leader- Chemical Research to lead synthetic chemistry and flow process development for scale-up.

The role requires 12+ years of hands-on experience in flow chemistry, process development, and continuous manufacturing, with preference for CDMO/pharma R&D exposure. You will drive pilot-and-commercial scale-up projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Sciences, or MTech/BE/BTech in Chemical Engineering.
• 12+ years hands-on experience in flow chemistry, process development, or continuous manufacturing.
• Experience in CDMO, pharma, or specialty chemicals R&D is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuous flow processes for new and existing chemical reactions.
• Screen reaction conditions and optimize flow parameters for scale-up.
• Design experimental flow setups and select materials of construction.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure safe manufacturing transfer.

Skills

Flow chemistry

Process development

Continuous manufacturing

Scale-up

Equipment design

Education

M.Sc / Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry / Chemical Sciences or M.Tech / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Jubilant Bhartia Group is a global conglomerate founded by Mr. Shyam S Bhartia and Mr. Hari S Bhartia with strong presence in diverse sectors like Pharmaceuticals, Contract Research and Development Services, Proprietary Novel Drugs, Life Science Ingredients, Agri Products, Performance Polymers, Food Service (QSR), Food, Auto, Consulting in Aerospace and Oilfield Services. Jubilant Bhartia Group has four flagships Companies- Jubilant Pharmova Limited, Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited and Jubilant Industries Limited. Currently the group has a global workforce of around 43,000 employees.

About Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

JubilantIngreviaisnowamemberoftheeliteGlobalLighthouseNetwork(GLN) oftheWorldEconomicForum(WEF)

Jubilant Ingrevia history goes back to 1978 with the incorporation of VAM Organics Limited, which later became Jubilant Organosys and then Jubilant Life Sciences and now demerged to an independent entity as Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, which is listed in both the stock exchanges of India. Over the years, company has developed global capacities and leadership in chosen business segments.

Ingrevia is born out of a union of ‘Ingredients’ and ‘Life’ (‘Vie’ in French). Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is committed to offering high-quality and innovative life science ingredients to enrich all forms of life.

Jubilant Ingrevia, a global integrated Life Science products and Innovative Solutions provider serving, Pharmaceutical, Nutrition, Agrochemical, Consumer and Industrial customers with our customised products and solutions that are innovative, cost-effective and conforming to excellent quality standards.

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited offers a broad portfolio of high-quality ingredients that find application in a wide range of industries. Jubilant Ingrevia’s portfolio also extends to custom development and manufacturing for pharmaceutical and agrochemical customers on an exclusive basis.

Ourbusinessissplitacross3businessverticals,withgloballeadershipacrossourkeyproductlines.

Speciality Chemicals: The Specialty Chemical business of Jubilant Ingrevia manufactures Pyridine, Picolines and its forward integration derivatives, which finds application in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, solvents, metal finishes, fine chemicals, semiconductors etc.

We have also launched new platform of Diketene & its value-added derivatives for multiple industry use. We are an established ‘partner of choice’ in CDMO, with more investment plans in GMP & Non-GMP multi-product facilities for Pharma, Agro and Semi-conductor customers.

Chemical Intermediates: The Chemical Intermediates business has acetic anhydride and value added anhydrides and aldehydes catering to various industries.

Nutrition & Health Solutions: The Nutrition & Heath Solutions business unit offers B3 & Picolinates (Chromium & Zinc) which are fully backward integrated. Our ingredients find application in animal nutrition, human nutrition, personal care, etc. We provide high-quality feed & food additives having application in poultry, dairy, aqua & pet food industry. In Human Nutrition & Health Solutions, we offer food ingredients & premix solutions to nutrition.

Jubilant Ingrevia Limited is supported by five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India. We practice world-class manufacturing processes in our day-to-day operations, assuring our customers with unmatched quality and timely delivery of products through innovations and cutting-edge technology. Transforming Manufacturing for Operational Excellence & Sustainability with "zero tolerance to any non-compliance" is the core focus of Jubilant Ingrevia Manufacturing.

We have 5 world-class manufacturing facilities i.e. One in UP at Gajraula, Two in Gujarat at Bharuch and Savli, Two in Maharashtra at Nira and Ambernath.

Environment Sustainability

The company is committed to environmental sustainability and supports green chemistry by prioritising the use of bio inputs in manufacturing. Jubilant is one of the world’s largest producers of Acetaldehyde from the bio route.

Organization : - Jubilant Ingrevia Limited

Designation & Level: - Group Leader- Chemical Research

Location : - Gajraula

Reporting Manager: - Senior Group Leader- Chemical Research

Key Responsibilities

• Synthetic Chemistry & Flow Process Development:
• Develop continuous flow processes for new and existing chemical reactions (photochemical, high-temperature, high-pressure, hazardous chemistry, gas-liquid, liquid-liquid, and multiphase systems).
• Screen reaction conditions (residence time, stoichiometry, mixing efficiency, heat transfer, pressure control).
• Optimize flow parameters using micro reactors, microfluidic reactors, packed bed reactors, tubular reactors, and coil reactors.
• Convert lab-scale flow processes to pilot and commercial scale.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, mass balance, and equipment specifications for scale-up.
• Support pilot plant trials and ensure smooth transfer to manufacturing sites.
• Equipment & Setup Design
• Design experimental flow setups including pumps, back-pressure regulators, static mixers, heat exchangers, photo-reactors, and structured packed columns.
• Select appropriate materials of construction (SS316, Hastelloy, PTFE, PFA, quartz, etc.) based on reaction conditions.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues (pumping, clogging, temperature control, dosing accuracy).
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure inherent safety through flow process intensification for exothermic, toxic, or hazardous reactions (chlorination, nitration, oxidation, phosphonation, etc.).
• Implement risk assessments: HAZOP, HIRA, thermal screening (DSC, ARC).
• Maintain compliance with safety SOPs, ELN documentation, and 5S practices.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Conduct kinetic studies, reaction modelling, and process simulations.
• Prepare technical reports, SOPs, batch records, and scale-up documents.
• Present progress to internal technical teams and external customers.

The Person

Qualifications & Experience

• M.Sc / Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry / Chemical Sciences or M.Tech / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
• 12+ years of hands-on experience in flow chemistry, process development, or continuous manufacturing.
• Experience in CDMO / pharma / specialty chemical / semiconductor chemical R&D preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the chemicals sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry

Jubilant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, race, ethnicity, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

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