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

ESP Engineered; Bengaluru; On-site; Full time

Job description

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]