Group Leader – Formulation Development

PI Industries Ltd; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PI Industries Ltd in Udaipur is seeking a Group Leader - FD to lead a Formulation Development team. You will guide bench researchers, ensure on-time delivery of projects, and maintain safety and ISO compliance.

The role requires deep expertise in physical/analytical/agro-chemistry with 10–15 years in industry, hands-on in formulations, and the ability to coordinate across teams to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./M.Sc./MTech. in Physical/Analytical/ Agro- Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials
• 10-12 years post Ph.D. in industry (Hands-on) Preferred.
• 12-15 years post MSc in industry (Hands on)
• Experience in Formulations (Hands on) and in Agrochemicals/Pharma a must

Responsibilities

• Be Hand-on and Help team members firm up on recipes for potential implementation.
• Drive Innovation and New Product Development to suit market needs.
• Maintain timelines for delivery as per agreement on various projects
• Review projects on a day to day basis-write a report
• Manage people for optimized output in quantity and quality.
• Identify and optimize specific processes and oversee scale ups
• Record and Maintain all data – Review with LEAD - FD
• Prepare scale up/technology transfer documents
• Liaise with manufacturing for scale up at the plant level.
• Participate in divisional meetings as and when required.

Skills

Scientific & Industry Knowledge

Research - Approach

Experimental - Skills

General functional skills

Education

Ph.D./M.Sc./MTech. in Physical/Analytical/ Agro- Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials

Job description

Position Description

Business Division: R&D

Department

Formulation Development

Location:

Udaipur

Position Title:

Group Leader - FD

Level:

M2 - S1

Reporting to (Title):

Lead - FD

Position Purpose

• The role holder is responsible for leading a team of researchers working at the bench ensuring clear and on time delivery of products as planned by the department.
• The incumbent should be sufficiently knowledgeable in his field to aid the team to make deliveries as needed by the organization. T
• he role holder should and must monitor the work of every team member with distinct and definite inputs to remove deficiencies and improve the quality of work and deliver on time.
• The person should have clarity on projects and if need be, collaborating with other teams after seeking due permissions form the Lead - FD.
• The incumbent must be hands-on the job as well as participate in all departmental and interdepartmental meetings as required. Maintain and help maintain safety and ISO rules as recommended by the organization.

Operational Responsibilities

• Be Hand-on and Help team members firm up on recipes for potential implementation.
• Drive Innovation and New Product Development to suit market needs.
• Maintain timelines for delivery as per agreement on various projects
• Review projects on a day to day basis-write a report
• Manage people for optimized output in quantity and quality.
• Identify and optimize specific processes and oversee scale ups
• Record and Maintain all data – Review with LEAD - FD
• Prepare scale up/technology transfer documents
• Liaise with manufacturing for scale up at the plant level.
• Participate in divisional meetings as and when required.

People Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate staffing of team as per plan
• Review performance of the team, provide necessary performance feedback and provide necessary training, as per identified training needs
• Lead professional development by attending internal / external trainings
• Guide the team to achieve the planned targets
• Cooperate with other team members
• Get and Give support as and when required and requested

Education Qualification

Ph.D./M.Sc./MTech. in Physical/Analytical/ Agro- Chemistry from a reputed University / Institute with excellent academic credentials

Work Experience

• 10-12 years post Ph.D. in industry (Hands-on) Preferred.
• 12-15 years post MSc in industry (Hands on)
• Experience in Formulations (Hands on) and in Agrochemicals/Pharma a must

Industry to be Hired from

Agro Chemical / Pharma (Preferable R&D Divisions)

Functional Competencies

• Scientific & Industry Knowledge
• Research - Approach
• Experimental - Skills
• General functional skills

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Internal: Researchers, Team & Group Leaders

As and when required

Discuss Results Take and Give Feedback on Experimental Findings from R&D /Agribusiness.