Vice President – R&D (Pharma, Agro, Specialty Chemicals)

Scimplify; Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 7.000.000 - 13.000.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity options

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Scimplify, headquartered in Bengaluru, seeks a Vice President – R&D to lead the pharma, agro, and specialty chemicals division. You will drive technology development, set innovation strategy, and manage end-to-end programs, interfacing with manufacturing, regulatory, and business development.

The role requires a PhD or master's in Organic Chemistry with 15+ years of R&D leadership, experience with global clients and CDMO/CRAMS.

Qualifikationen

• PhD/Master’s in Organic Chemistry required.
• 15+ years of R&D experience in specialty chemicals, APIs or pharma development.
• Experience leading large scientific teams.
• Strong knowledge of technology transfer, scale-up, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to align R&D strategy with business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Lead the R&D function for Specialty Chemicals, including technology development, innovation strategy, and program management.
• Oversee a team of 30+ scientists, providing direction on day-to-day operations and long-term research goals.
• Drive the end-to-end development lifecycle for new products, from ideation to commercialization.
• Develop and execute strategic research roadmaps aligned with business goals and market needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Regulatory, BD) to ensure seamless product development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, and operational excellence.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key customers, translating needs into R&D priorities.
• Stay ahead of global technology and regulatory trends to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

R&D Management

Organic Chemistry expertise

Technology Transfer

Scale-up processes

Regulatory knowledge

IP strategy / licensing

Global client experience

Ausbildung

PhD/Master’s in Organic Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Vice President – R&D (Pharma, Agro, Specialty Chemicals)

15+ Years

Anekal, Attibele

Part-Time

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.

Join us in building the next-generation innovation engine for global chemistry solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D function for Specialty Chemicals, including technology development, innovation strategy, and program management.
• Oversee a team of 30+ scientists, providing direction on day-to-day operations and long-term research goals.
• Drive the end-to-end development lifecycle for new products, from ideation to commercialization.
• Develop and execute strategic research roadmaps aligned with business goals and market needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing, Regulatory, BD) to ensure seamless product development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, and operational excellence.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and translating them into R&D priorities.
• Stay ahead of global technology and regulatory trends to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.

Candidate Profile

• PhD/Master’s in Organic Chemistry.
• 15+ years of R&D experience in specialty chemicals, APIs, or pharmaceutical development.
• Proven leadership of large scientific teams and complex R&D programs.
• Strong understanding of technology transfer, scale-up processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to link R&D strategy to business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong customer orientation and ability to represent R&D in external partnerships.
• Exposure to IP strategy, licensing, or open innovation models.
• Experience in working with global clients and/or CDMO/CRAMS industry is highly desirable.

Why Join Us

• Be at the forefront of science-driven innovation that makes global impact.
• Lead the development of high-value molecules across diverse sectors.
• Collaborate with top minds in academia and industry.
• Attractive compensation, equity options, and growth opportunities.

If you are a startup enthusiast and like working with fast paced and high growth teams, join the team at Scimplify. To explore synergies email your coordinates/ resume on [e-mail]