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

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.

• 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.

• 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