Head / General Manager - R&D Research Chemical Chemistry Surfactant

S R Manpower Thane; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Accommodation in Mumbai

Company Car

Job summary

N/A is seeking an experienced R&D leader to guide product development and scale-up in the specialty chemicals sector. You will oversee technology transfer from R&D through manufacturing to commercialization, ensuring process viability and environmental safety.

The role requires 15+ years in R&D, management of a sizable team, and a strong track record in developing cost-effective processes with low hazard profiles. Willingness to travel abroad may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in R&D in specialty chemicals.
• Proven experience in managing an R&D team of 10+ scientists.
• Strong track record in product development and scale-up tied to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transfer of technologies from R&D to pilot to manufacturing for commercialization.
• Evaluate backward integration for sustainability and business viability.
• Coach and mentor scientists to develop cost-effective, low-hazard processes with minimal effluents.
• Encourage ongoing learning on new technologies, safety and environmental protection.

Skills

R&D management

Team leadership

Chemical engineering

Travel willingness

Education

Masters/PhD in Chemistry or MTech in Chemical Engineering with publications and patent

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Should possess minimum 15 years of experience in handling R & D in specialty chemicals.
• Product developing and scaling up keeping commercially viability in line with business requirement.
• Ensuring transfer of technologies smoothly from R & D -> Process Development Lab -> Pilot - > Manufacturing for commercialization of improved / new technologies and products.
• Evaluation of backward integration including suitability of existing process / product to sustain in the business.
• Help in evaluating of new formulation products Support in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Prioritize projects based on business needs.
• Coaching and mentoring team of scientist to develop processes which are cost effective, involve least hazardous RMs and generate least effluents.
• Encourage scientists to enhance their knowledge base on new technologies, safety and environment protection.

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters / Doctorate in Chemistry or M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from a reputed Institute with at least 5 publications and 1 patent to his/her credit.
• Minimum 15-24 years of experience in the Research and Development / New Product Development field in Chemical.
• Ideal Candidate must have proven experience in managing R&D team of minimum 10 or more scientists.
• Exposure of working in Oleo Chemicals, Surfactants or Oil and Gas Sector is preferred.
• Willing to travel abroad for training & audits.

Perks & Benefits

• Family Accommodation in Mumbai
• Company Car